Cupcakes so rich, decadent and dripping in chocolate I’ve named them Better than a Boyfriend Cupcakes! Plus, they’re topped with a mini powdered sugar donut, so that’s better than a cherry! After all, we can’t have “bald” boyfriend cupcakes!
Valentine’s Day is next week and I have a bunch of red velvet recipes for all your red lovers out there! But if you need a humorous treat for your Gal-entines day party than these are them! If donuts aren’t your jam then top with with Oreos or Samoa cookies! You can swap out the chocolate sauce for caramel sauce as well!
I dressed these up in cute blue liners because our cupcake boyfriend has to look sharp! And guess what, you can have as many “boyfriends” as you want and no one has to know!
Your boyfriends might not be rich… but these ones sure are!
I don’t know about you, but Valentine’s Day was soooo much better as a kid! Making cute pink and purple boxes and getting a bunch of funny cards and candy from everyone in class! No stress! Now you have to find a date or if you’re married you have to do something spectacular or stay in and feel semi lame because you didn’t get all dolled up. Okay, getting dolled up is fun… but I still think I prefer the box full of candy and daffy duck cards from my classmates.
But these sure aren’t better than my boyfriend.
Better than a Boyfriend Cupcakes
Ingredients
- CAKE:
- 1 box Devil's Food Cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 C. butter melted
- 1 C. buttermilk or milk
- FILLING: optional
- 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
- 1 Tbsp. Instant pudding white chocolate, banana, or vanilla flavor
- WHIPPED GANACHE:
- 2 C. chocolate chips
- 1 C. heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar if you want it to be sweeter
- CHOCOLATE SAUCE
- 20 MINI DONUTS OR DONUT HOLES
Instructions
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1. Whipped Ganache: Combine chocolate chips and cream and melt until smooth. You can do this in the microwave or over the stove but make sure to stir constantly so it doesn't burn. Let cool until you can drag a spoon through it and it leaves a mark.
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2.Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pan with cupcake liners.
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3. Combine cake mix, eggs, melted butter and milk until smooth.
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4. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 15-20 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean.
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5. Let cool.
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6. Filling: Whip cream and pudding mix together until stiff and then use a knife to cut out a "well" into the cupcake and fill with filling.
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7. Whipped Ganache: Whip until stiff! Pipe onto cupcakes over the filling and top with chocolate sauce (I use Torani) and mini donuts!
Enjoy my Better than a Boyfriend Cupcakes and have a happy Valentines!
OMGGGGGG!!! These look YUMMY, and I LOVE powdered sugar donuts!!! Question on whipped ganache… 1/2 __ of powdered sugar — (? 1/2 cup)?
I am SOOOO trying these SOOOOOON!!!!
I have the same question, 1/2 _?_ powdered sugar? Also, if you dont add it, the Ganache whips up like it is in the picture? Thats magical!!!!! These look and sound amazing.
Whoops! so sorry, yessss 1/2 cup! I’ll fix that right now!
I did add some powdered sugar to the one above but you can check out my Whipped Ganache post and that one doesn’t have any powdered sugar in it! It’s gorgeous and incredible either way!
These look better than any boyfriend!! Lol 😉
Should these be keeped in the refrigerator ?
I think I need at least three 😉
Yes! Because of the cream keep them in the fridge until they’re ready to be served! I kept mine out few hours and then served them! Just treat them how you would a bowl of whipped cream 🙂
This is Awesome Recipe. Thank you for Sharing this. I have a question that any alternate thing can be used for heavy whipping cream..?
Oh can I use one of these. They look amazing with the whipped Ganach.
these looks so yummy and very lovely i will surely try this out
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Will I be able to whip the ganache without putting it to the fridge to cool? I thought whipped cream need to be cold to be able to whip… is that not correct?
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Lol, I completely understand! 😄 Yes, you should definitely keep them in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. And three sounds perfect! Enjoy! 😊
These Better than a Boyfriend Cupcakes sound irresistible—especially with that mini donut on top!
Such a creative and decadent recipe! The combination of rich chocolate, whipped ganache, and a mini donut makes these cupcakes totally irresistible. Can’t wait to bake a batch!
These cupcakes sound absolutely delicious! I love how the mini donut on top adds that extra touch of fun and flavor. It’s such a creative idea to make them “Better than a Boyfriend” – what a clever way to describe them! And the fact that you can customize them with Oreos or Samoa cookies makes them even better. Definitely a fun treat for a Galentine’s day party!
I totally agree, Valentine’s Day was so much simpler and fun when we were kids! These cupcakes are a perfect way to add some humor and sweetness to the day. The blue liners make them look extra cute, and I love the idea of having as many “boyfriends” as you want without the commitment! The mini donut on top is a brilliant touch – it’s like the perfect cherry on top, but better!
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Such a fun idea! 🍩 These cupcakes look absolutely decadent, and the mini donut on top is the perfect touch. Who needs a Valentine when you have these? 😍
Love the humor in this! 💕 The combination of rich chocolate, a mini donut, and a cute name makes these cupcakes irresistible. Definitely adding this to my Galentine’s Day menu! 🎉
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OMG, these “Better than a Boyfriend” cupcakes look seriously decadent! Chocolate and mini donuts? Sign me up! Perfect for a Galentine’s Day treat. Gotta try this recipe!
Okay, these “Better than a Boyfriend Cupcakes” look amazing! Seriously, chocolate and mini donuts? That’s my kind of Valentine’s treat. Definitely gonna try making these!
OMG, these “Better than a Boyfriend” cupcakes look insane! Chocolate, donuts, and cake all in one? Valentine’s Day just got a whole lot sweeter! Definitely gonna try this recipe. 😋
Could I possibly use one of these? They look absolutely stunning paired with the whipped ganache
these Better than a Boyfriend Cupcakes look amazing!
These cupcakes are absolutely adorable—and the mini donut on top is genius! Love the fun twist on Valentine’s Day. Who needs a boyfriend when you can have chocolate this rich and fabulous?
These “Better than a Boyfriend” cupcakes are hilarious and absolutely mouthwatering! Rich chocolatey goodness topped with a mini donut—what’s not to love? Perfect for Valentine’s or a cheeky Galentine’s party. Sweet, sassy, and unforgettable!
Love the playful twist on Valentine’s treats! Adding mini powdered sugar donuts as a topping really elevates the cupcakes beyond the usual, and I appreciate the suggestion to swap in Oreos or caramel sauce for variety. Your Better than a Boyfriend Cupcakes recipe is definitely inspiring me to try a fun dessert for my next Galentine’s party!
Love the playful twist on Valentine’s treats! The idea of topping cupcakes with mini powdered sugar donuts really adds a fun texture and flavor contrast that’s hard to beat. I’ve also found that swapping in caramel sauce, like you suggested, gives an amazing depth to the chocolate ganache—definitely a game-changer for any Gal-entines gathering!
These cupcakes sound like a sugar bomb! Honestly, I might just have to skip dinner and dive right into these instead.
LOL, cupcakes are the only boy I need. Donuts on top? That’s just genius! Way to go!
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