Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

 Here is a recipe for chocolate chip cupcakes topped with chocolate cream:

Ingredients:

For the cupcakes:

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the chocolate cream:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and milk until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Whisk in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the cocoa mixture, whisking until just combined.
6. Stir in chocolate chips.
7. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes clean.
9. Let cool completely in the pan.

Chocolate Cream

1. In a large bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
2. Whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla extract.
3. Gradually add dry ingredients to whipped cream, whipping until stiff peaks form.

Assembly

1. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, top each with a dollop of chocolate cream.
2. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Enjoy your delicious chocolate chip cupcakes topped with chocolate cream!