Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache

I just got home after visiting my parents in Dallas for two weeks. I grew up in Dallas so it was so nice to be back home and to see all of my girl friends and spend some time with my folks. I moved to California in 1999 (lived in San Francisco first) and then Los Angeles and then, this past January, we moved to Washington so I haven’t lived there in over thirteen years. A lot has changed with the city, new developments, new highways. . and I’ve never been good with directions so I found myself needing to look up driving directions wherever I went.

One night, I was driving local streets to meet my friends up for dinner and I drove past the house I grew up in. . drove past the grocery store and all these shops I used to go to all the time, drove past Mama’s Pizza (the best pizza in the world. . or at least it was when I was a kid). It was so great to meet up with old friends, reminisce, and be back in my old hood. I loved it.

So, it was over 100 degrees while I was there for the most part .. we did have a few days in the 90’s, which was nice. . . To the people who dislike Dallas, Texas because it’s too hot, I say “suck it up”. You have good people, good food, and good shopping there. . . and I think you can find a rib or BBQ joint on every corner. Nothing wrong with that. Dallas will forever and always be my home. It’s true what they say. . “Don’t Mess With Texas.” Word.

I made these cupcakes for my parents on our last day in Dallas. . the recipe is from Week of Menus but I changed the way I made the ganache. With my ganache recipe, you can just use chocolate chips and you use less heavy whipping cream.

These are delicious!! And a must try for cupcake lovers! Next time, I might fill the cupcakes with a little of the raspberry jam too. Hope you enjoy!

Thanks so much, Alice! When I started this blog, I mainly wanted to get back into creative writing and combine it with my love of baking. I didn’t think I would get so much love and support so early on. The blogging community is so awesome – and I’m very glad to have met people like you!

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Hello! My name is Alice. Here, at Hip Foodie Mom, you will find fresh food recipes using local, seasonal ingredients. From meat dishes to vegetarian to Asian inspired dishes, you are sure to find something you like. Thank you for stopping by!