Pear Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Port Ganache

December 24, 2016

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Pears, also in season in Fall, are a tasty accompaniment to dark chocolate port ganache.

For Ganache:
8 ounces dark chocolate
1/4 cup Port wine
2 tablespoons fat free half and half
For Cupcakes:
1 cup cake flour
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup grated pear
1/2 cup pear butter (or cooked, mashed pear)
For Frosting:
1/4 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons port

For Ganache: Combine chocolate and port in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high 1 minute. Stir. If the chocolate is not melted, then microwave an additional 20 seconds and stir. Continue heating 20...
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Nutritions

Calories
227

Sodium
246mg
10% DV

Fat
8g
12% DV

Protein
7g
14% DV

Carbs
31g
10% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV