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Get ready to indulge in the magic of the holiday season with our exciting new winter-flavored melting wafers! We’re so excited to introduce THREE bold, festive additions to the Sweet Shoppe Collection that are perfect for your seasonal creations: Sweet Shoppe White Peppermint Blast, Sweet Shoppe Midnight Mint, & Sweet Shoppe Dark Raspberry Truffle.

These rich, decadent flavors offer the same creamy quality you love from our Sweet Shoppe Melting Wafers but with a holiday twist!

Sweet Shoppe White Peppermint Blast

Our ultra white melting wafers meet a festive peppermint crunch! This refreshing flavor will add a crisp, minty note to your creations—perfect for everything from holiday bark to peppermint-dipped cookies.

Sweet Shoppe Midnight Mint

Experience the bold flavor of dark chocolate combined with the refreshing coolness of spearmint. Sweet Shoppe Midnight Mint offers a perfect blend of rich cocoa & cool mint, ideal for wintertime treats like mint brownies, truffles, or even homemade peppermint patties.

Sweet Shoppe Dark Raspberry Truffle

For those who love a mix of fruit & chocolate, Sweet Shoppe Dark Raspberry Truffle is a match made in heaven. The deep cocoa flavor mingles with sweet, fruity raspberry notes, bringing an elegant touch to desserts like raspberry chocolate fudge or dipped truffles.

Stay tuned—the holiday magic is just around the corner! These seasonal flavors will be available for purchase early next week, so start planning your festive treats!

We can’t wait to see what you create with these new winter flavors! Share your photos & videos with us by tagging us on social media or joining the fun in our Facebook Group, Stover’s Confection Connection. Let’s spread some holiday cheer, one sweet creation at a time!

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate & caramel lover's dream with this decadent Chocolate Cupcake recipe topped with a luscious Salted Caramel Ganache! We’ll be making the ganache from scratch using our our *NEW* Sweet Shoppe Salted Caramel Melting Wafers!

Moist chocolate cake topped with a decadent salted caramel ganache to create a dessert that's sure to impress! 

Let's dive into the recipe & create this chocolate masterpiece!

Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Cupcakes:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 & 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot water

For the Salted Caramel Ganache:

• 1.5 lbs  of Sweet Shoppe Salted Caramel Melting Wafers
• 1 cup heavy cream
  Sea salt flakes, for garnish (optional)
• Eleven o’one Salted Caramel Flakes, (optional)

Instructions:

For the Chocolate Cupcakes:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, & salt.
3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, & vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the hot water to the batter, stirring until smooth. The batter will be thin, but that's okay.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cupcake liners, filling them halfway.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the pans from the oven & let the cupcakes cool completely.

For the Salted Caramel Ganache:

1. In a heatproof bowl, combine the Sweet Shoppe Salted Caramel Melting Wafers & heavy cream.
2. Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the wafers are completely melted & the ganache is smooth. About 2 or 3 total intervals.
3. Let the ganache cool for a few minutes to thicken slightly.
4. Take ½ of the ganache & transfer it to a glass bowl & refrigerate for 10 minutes to make a thicker consistency for the filling. 

Decorate:

1. Once the cupcakes have cooled, it's time to decorate them!
2. Grab your thicker caramel ganache & using a piping bag, top each cupake with firm caramel ganache as if it were frosting.
3. With your thinner ganache, pour it in a squeeze bottle or use a spoon, create drops or drizzle on the top edge of your piped cupcakes.
4. If desired, sprinkle sea salt flakes or our eleven o’one Salted Caramel Flakes over the caramel ganache for an extra burst of flavor.
5. Unwrap your Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes, & enjoy every rich & decadent bite!

Perfect for special occasions or simply satisfying your chocolate cravings, these cupcakes  are sure to be showstoppers!

Summer 2022 is in full swing & the temperatures have rised significantly. We want to provide you tips so you are aware of how to handle your chocolate during the Summer & beat the heat!