These Dark Chocolate Cupcakes are decadent, delicious and naturally sweetened using honey! A healthy dessert that actually tastes like the "real" thing!
Place cupcake ingredients in a mixer or mixing bowl in the order listed and mix well to combine. Batter should be free of lumps. (No need to sift the dry ingredients or place in separate bowls. This is a dump in the bowl, mix and bake recipe).
Fill greased or lined muffin cups with batter about 3/4 full.
Bake for 20-22 minutes for regular sized and 15 minutes for mini cupcakes.
Cool and frost with chocolate ganache.
Chocolate Ganache Instructions:
Heat the cream and honey (or agave) in a small saucepan just to a boil, whisking to combine.
Turn off the heat and add the chocolate. Whisk constantly until chocolate is melted.
Pour into a bowl and add the butter 1 tablespoon at a time until icing is smooth and butter is incorporated.
Let the icing come to room temperature to allow it to set. You can also put the icing in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to speed up the process. Dip the cupcakes into the icing or spread using an offset spatula or knife.