Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
2. 2
   Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add the eggs, 1 at a time.
4. 4
   Mix in the chocolate syrup and vanilla.
5. 5
   Add the flour and coffee granules and mix until just combined.
6. 6
   Don't overbeat, or the cupcakes will be tough.
7. 7
   Scoop the batter into the muffin cups and bake for 30 minutes, or until just set in the middle.
8. 8
   Don't overbake!
9. 9
   Let cool thoroughly in the muffin pan.
10. 10
    For the ganache, cook the heavy cream, chocolate chips, and instant coffee in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth and warm, stirring occasionally.
11. 11
    Dip the tops of the cupcakes into the ganache.
12. 12
    Do not refrigerate.