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Chocolatey Chocolate Cupcakes 101
Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 1:15PM
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Who doesn’t like chocolate cupcakes? I think the answer is almost no one. And Momma Hen has found you the easiest chocolate cupcake recipe there could possibly be and I don’t mean one that comes out of a box. Sorry Betty, Duncan and even Ghirardelli (my favorite out of the box mix). This recipe is courtesy of Stephanie Hersh. Stephanie contributed this recipe to a posh Chocolate book called “The Essence of Chocolate.” These little chocolate delights are delicious and easy so the next time you want something chocolaty give these a go. Momma Hen, says you will not be disappointed!
What you need:
1-cup all-purpose flour
½ unsweetened cocoa powder
10 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
1/8-teaspoon baking powder
1/8-teaspoon salt
1 large egg
¾ cup whole milk
Cupcake pan and paper liners, or a flat cookie sheet and foil liners (they can stand on their own)
Hand mixer with beaters
How you do it:
Pre heat oven to 350 ° F, position rack in the middle of the oven.
Then: Sift the dry ingredients together in a bowl and set aside. In a bowl, combine the butter, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and then beat until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
Now: Add the eggs and beat until incorporated, then add the flour mixture and milk alternating and continuing to scrape the bowl down. Mix until the batter is a uniform color.
Finally: Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake 15-20 minutes or until the centers spring back when touched. Let cool completely before frosting.
Just in case: you want to make a cake? Don't use this recipe. It is almost too rich and dense for a large round cake…trust me I tried it!
Chocolaty Chocolate Frosting
What you need:
1-cup heavy cream
8 oz semi sweet chocolate pieces
How you do it:
Heat the cream in a small saucepan over low heat until it just begins to simmer.
Then: Add the chocolate and stir until the pieces are melted and the mixture is shiny.
Now: Cool for a few hours until the frosting (ganache) thickens.
Finally: Dip the cupcakes into the thickened frosting or use a knife to spread a small amount on each one and let sit until firm.
Reader Comments (2)
Wow, will try them this weekend and post my feedback they sure look amazing!!
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