Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

 
Ingredients -
4-1/2 ounces Dark Chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup Milk
1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
4-1/2 ounces Butter, chopped
1/2 cup Caster Sugar
2 Eggs
1 cup Self-Rising Flour

Glaze:
1 (4-1/8 ounces) Dark Chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup thickened Cream
1 tablespoons Hazelnut-Flavored Liqueur
 
Preparation:
Cupcakes:

1. Grease a 12-hole muffin pan.

2. Place chocolate, milk and sifted cocoa powder in a small saucepan and stir over a low heat until the chocolate has melted and is smooth.

3. Remove from the heat and cool.

4. Beat the butter and sugar in a small bowl, with an electric mixer, until light and fluffy.

5. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until combined.

6. Stir in the chocolate mixture and the sifted flour.

7. Spoon the mix evenly into muffin tray.

8. Bake at 350 F for about 25 minutes, or until cooked.

9. Cool cupcakes in the pan.

Glaze:

1. Place chocolate, cream and liqueur in a small heatproof bowl over simmering water and stir until chocolate has melted.

2. Cool the glaze a little then spoon over the tops of the cooled cakes.

 



Cupcake Making Tips -
Grade AA Large Eggs

Grade AA large eggs are the quality and size referred to in most recipes calling for “eggs”. Eggs range in size from jumbo to peewee. Substituting one size egg for another may mean adding or subtracting liquid from the recipe to compensate.


Cupcake Making Tips -
Percentage of Cacao

The percentage of cacao in retail chocolate bars is starting to be presented on the label by manufacturers. The higher the percentage indicates a darker chocolate with a more intense flavor.  The percentage has nothing to do with the quality of the cacao in the chocolate.

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