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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.2
Step 2
. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light in color and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Do not skimp on the amount of creaming time.
Step 3
. Add sour cream and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
Step 4
. Add egg whites in two batches, mixing until well combined after each. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 5
. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then combine the milk and water in a small measuring cup.
Step 6
. Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until well combined. Add the milk mixture and mix until well combined. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 7
. Fill the cupcake liners about halfway. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs.
Step 8
. Remove cupcakes from oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes, then remove to cooling rack to finish cooling.
Step 9
. While the cupcakes cool, make the pastry cream. Put the egg yolks in a medium sized bowl and gently beat them together. Set aside.
Step 10
Add the sugar, cornstarch and milk to a large saucepan and mix until smooth.
Step 11
Cook, stirring continuously, over medium-high heat until mixture begins to thicken and bubble.
Step 12
Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 13
Add a little bit of milk mixture to the egg yolks and whisk together, then add egg mixture to milk mixture. This process ensures that you don’t cook the egg yolks.14
Step 14
Place the pan back on the heat and bring to a light boil. Allow to boil for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.15
Step 15
Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth, then set aside to cool to room temperature.16
Step 16
While the cupcakes and cream are cooling, make the chocolate ganache. Put the chocolate chips and corn syrup in a large bowl.17
Step 17
Bring the heavy cream to a boil, then pour over the chocolate chips. Allow to sit for 3-5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.18.
Step 18
Place the chocolate ganache in the fridge until completely cool and firm, 1-2 hours.19.
Step 19
Once everything is cooled and ready, cut out the centers of the cupcakes. I use a cupcake corer, but a knife would work as well.20.
Step 20
Divide the pastry cream between the cupcakes and fill in the centers.21.
Step 21
Top the cupcakes with the chocolate ganache. I used Ateco tip 844 (Wilton 2D or 1M would work as well) to pipe roses on top. To make the roses, start the piping in the center then create a swirl moving outward. Complete 2-3 rotations until the cupcake is covered, then release pressure and pull the piping bag away.22.
Step 22
Refrigerate cupcakes until ready to serve and serve closer to room temperature. The chocolate ganache will be quite firm when cold. Cupcakes are best if eaten within 3-4 days.