TWD: Chocolate Chocolate-Cupcakes

TWD: Chocolate Overdose!

Chocolate... a word that first pops to mind when you step into a cake shop. Simple unadulterated glossy rich goodness, all in the form of moist cakes, crisp waffles laden with a generous slathering of chocolate spread, heavenly chocolate ice-creams and pudgey eclairs bursting in its seams with thick chocolate pastry cream.

Funny thing is that chocolate has the opposite effect to me as do bananas. I do much prefer them in its solid state ( a.k.a solid bars of good quality chocolate) as compared to their many variations when incorporated into desserts. In fact, place me in front of a pastry display case and I'll be sure to choose that pistachio and apricot gateux over that lovely chocolate tart or eclair anytime!

But, no one can deny the 'happy' effects that accompanies every chocolate treats. And every once in a while, I'll reach out for that bar of white chocolate ( silly me..) or dark chocolate bar for that extra special reward.

This week, Clara of I heart food4thought chose Chocolate Chocolate-Cupcakes for this week's round of TWD. Well timed of course since I was keen on experimenting with chocolate cake recipes. I followed the recipe without much alterations except for the piping of nutella into the centres of the cakes. An extra surprise for the undiscerning. And gosh.. it went down so well with everyone who managed to lay their hands on it. The cake was light and fluffy whereas the ganache topping, luciously smooth. Topped with Valrhona crunchy pearls once again and a vibrant red flower, these were absolutely perfect!

Thanks Clara for choosing this recipe. Pity I didn't manage to decorate them with the halloween theme. For more cupcakes, visit the TWD Blogroll!