Creme filled Chocolate CupCakes

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 stick butter, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
Filling ingredients:

4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup marshmallow creme
Ganache and icing ingredients:

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 stick plus 1 tablespoon butter
2 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
2 cups powdered sugar


Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Place paper liners in two 12-cup muffin pans.

Prepare cupcakes by sifting together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in bowl. Bring sugar and 1 cup water to boil in saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Pour into large bowl and add chocolate and butter. Let sit, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and mixture has cooled slightly. Stir in vanilla. Using mixer, beat in eggs. Then mix in dry ingredients.

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (about 25 minutes). Cool in pans for 25 minutes more. Then transfer to rack to cool completely.

Meanwhile, prepare filling. Using mixer, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Add vanilla and 1 tablespoon heavy cream. Beat until smooth. Beat in remaining powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons heavy cream in batches, alternating after each addition. Beat in marshmallow creme, then set aside.

Prepare ganache by placing chocolate in a stainless steel bowl. Heat cream and 1 tablespoon butter until just boiling, then pour over the chocolate. Let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth, then add 2 teaspoons vanilla. Let stand until cool, but still glossy and liquid.

Spoon filling into pastry bag with medium tip. Insert tip into center of each cupcake top. Fill until the cupcake is heavier, being careful not to overfill. Dip the cupcake tops in the ganache. Chill for at least 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare icing with mixer. Beat remaining 1 stick butter, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, milk and powdered sugar until smooth. Spoon into pastry bag with small tip. Pipe onto cupcakes to decorate.