Authentic Cupcake Recipe United States of America, North America

Before preparing the cupcakes, first, preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C and line the baking pans, one which has 12 baking cups and the other that has 6 baking cups.

First, make a flour mixture by sifting together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the butter on medium speed until it turns fluffy, then stop, add the sugar, and continue beating on medium speed until thoroughly blended. Next, add the eggs one by one, carefully blending them in with the mixer after each addition.

Make a liquid mixture of milk and vanilla extract and set it aside. With the mixer on low speed, add one-third of the flour mixture, followed by a third of the milk mixture. Repeat this process two more times, making sure you scrape down the bowl if needed and beat it so that everything is well incorporated.

Lastly, while still on low speed, add the cocoa powder, and whisk until well blended.

Fill the cups two-thirds full with the prepared batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until done.

Once baked, place the pans on a wire rack to cool completely.

To make the ganache frosting, melt the heavy cream and chocolate over simmering water. Once the mixture has turned glossy and smooth, remove the bowl from the saucepan with water and leave it to cool for the next 2-3 minutes.

Dip the top of every cupcake in the still-warm ganache and leave it to set for five minutes.