Best 9 Chocolate And Chili Cupcakes Recipes

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Are you seeking a delightful and unexpected culinary experience that harmoniously blends the seemingly disparate flavors of chocolate and chili? Look no further! Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the captivating realm of chocolate and chili cupcakes. This extraordinary treat offers a tantalizing fusion of sweet and savory, a dance of flavors that will leave your taste buds intrigued and craving more. Whether you're planning a unique dessert for a special occasion or simply seeking a delectable indulgence, these cupcakes promise to elevate your baking repertoire to new heights. Prepare to be captivated as we unveil the secrets behind crafting these culinary gems, transforming simple ingredients into an explosion of taste and texture.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SURPRISINGLY DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE AND CHILI CUPCAKES



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These delicious cupcakes have surprised many people with its chili and chocolate combination.

Provided by Rachel (Cakies)

Categories     Cupcakes

Yield 15 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
250 g butter (soft)
160 g caster sugar (fine sugar)
1 tsp vanilla extract
50 ml buttermilk
200 g self-raising flour
4 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tsp ground chili peppers
100 g dark chocolate (70%, chopped)
Chocolate and Baileys Buttercream
chili peppers (ground (for decoration))
chocolate sprinkles ((for decoration))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 175°C/350°F. Prepare a muffin tin or a baking tray with 15-20 paper cups.
  • Mix butter, sugar and vanilla in a mixer on medium speed.
  • In a bowl, whisk eggs and add buttermilk. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, sift flour and cocoa powder and add ground chilipepper.
  • When the butter mixture is creamy, add half the egg mixture to it. When the egg mixture is incorporated into the butter mixture add half the flour. Once the flour is incorporated into the batter add the other half of the egg mixture and the other half of the flour in the same way. Mix for another half minute and add the chopped chocolate, mix for another ten seconds and fill the paper cups by 2/3 with the batter.
  • Bake the cupcakes in the centre of the oven for about 25-30 minutes until they firm up. The cupcakes are ready when a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let them cool for a while and put them on a wire rack.
  • Top cupcakes with Chocolate and Baileys Buttercream and sprinkle over a little bit of ground chili's and grated chocolate or chocolate sprinkles.

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES



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Chocolate cupcakes are the ultimate party food. Make some for your next party!

Provided by Ladan M Miller

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Chocolate

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk; beat well. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost with your favorite frosting when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 114.5 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

AZTEC CHILE-CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES



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Cap off a Mexican meal with this distinctive chocolaty dessert. It's a sweet and spicy delight!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ancho chile pepper powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 cup hot water
2/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 bag (11.5 oz) milk chocolate chips (2 cups)
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder or granules
About 3 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, chile pepper powder, baking soda, salt, baking powder and red pepper; set aside. In small bowl, mix hot water and cocoa until dissolved; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat shortening with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually add granulated sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping bowl occasionally. Beat 2 minutes longer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture, about one-third at a time, and cocoa mixture, about half at a time, beating just until blended.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each with about 3 tablespoons batter or until about two-thirds full.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans; place on cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, line cookie sheet with foil. In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Remove from heat. Spread chocolate to 1/8-inch thickness on cookie sheet. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set. Break into pieces; reserve.
  • In large bowl, mix butter and melted unsweetened chocolate. Stir in powdered sugar and cinnamon. Stir coffee powder into 2 tablespoons milk until dissolved. With spoon, beat coffee mixture into powdered sugar mixture. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until smooth and spreadable. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with chocolate shards.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

CINCO DE CHILI CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH CHILI CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Dark chocolate cupcakes with a bite! Topped with Chili Cream Cheese Frosting. This recipe was inspired from a combination of recommendations from AR Buzzers. Thanks all! They were a huge hit at our annual Chili Cook-off. Many wanted THEM to be allowed as an entry. Add more chili and cayenne powder to taste. (IF YOU CAN TAKE IT!)

Provided by Candice

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h18m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (18.25 ounce) box devil's food chocolate cake mix
1 ½ teaspoons ground ancho chile pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ¼ cups water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract, or to taste
24 small dried red chiles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 cupcake cups with paper liners.
  • Empty the boxed cake mix into a mixing bowl, and whisk in 1 1/2 teaspoon of ground ancho chile and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat in the water, vegetable oil, and eggs; beat for 2 minutes. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake cups, filling them 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes. Remove and cool completely before frosting.
  • In a bowl, sift 1 teaspoon of ground ancho chile, 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and the cinnamon with the confectioners' sugar. Beat in the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until the frosting is smooth; mix in the vanilla extract. Spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes in attractive swirls, and poke a small dried chile, stem-side up, into the frosting as a garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 248.9 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES



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These crowd-pleasing cupcakes are quick, moist and yummy! -Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
4 large eggs
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate or vanilla frosting
Additional miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake and pudding mixes, water, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with additional chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHILI CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES



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I found this recipe on a blog called Cupcake Bakeshop, which is now closed. I haven't tried it yet, but wanted to save it for safe-keeping. It calls for a specialty item, ground pequin chilies, but I will be using chipotle chili powder, as I already have that. Top with Chili Chocolate Ganache Frosting, which I will post seperately.

Provided by scfl76

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 24 cupcakes, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground dried chile pequins
1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Boil water in a kettle then measure out 1-1/4 cup.
  • Combine chopped chocolate and cocoa powder in a medium sized bowl, add boiling water, whisk until smooth, set aside.
  • Sift flours, baking soda, and salt into a bowl. Add the ground pepper, set aside.
  • In a standing mixer, beat butter until creamy.
  • Add the brown sugar and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • At medium speed, add eggs one at a time, beat well between each.
  • Add sour cream and vanilla and beat until combined.
  • Add about a third of the flour mixture, beat briefly until combined.
  • Add about half of the chocolate mixture, beat briefly until combined.
  • Repeat, adding flour, chocolate, then flour. Beat until just combined. Scrape down bowl if needed.
  • Fill cupcake papers about 3/4s full. Bake at 350 degree oven for 22-25 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 48.9, Sodium 149.5, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 13.4, Protein 2.6

CHOCOLATE AND CHILLI CUPCAKES RECIPE



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Chilli in a cupcake? It might sound odd but the fiery chillis used in this recipe work great with the dark chocolate to make some wickedly spicy cupcakes.

Provided by GoodtoKnow

Categories     Snack

Time 50m

Yield Makes: 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

175 g (6 oz) unsalted butter, softened
140 g (5 oz) dark muscovado sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tbsp golden syrup
225g (8 oz) self-raising flour
115g (4 oz) dark chocolate, melted
1-2 red chillies, deseeded and very finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/Gas Mark 4. Line a 12-cup muffin tray with paper cases.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together until creamy. Gradually beat in the eggs and then stir in the golden syrup, flour, melted chocolate and chillies. Spoon the mixture into the cases and bake for 20 minutes or until just firm to the touch. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the frosting, chop or break the chocolate into small pieces and melt in a bowl placed over a pan of steaming water, stirring until smooth. Remove the bowl to the work surface and beat in the sugar until dissolved, followed by the soured cream.
  • Spread the frosting over the cupcakes and decorate with chillies, lips and devil's horns moulded from coloured marzipan or sugarpaste icing.

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CHILI CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 53m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 25

3 cups cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
5 tablespoons chocolate instant pudding mix
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoon ground chile powder
2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup low-fat milk
5 whole eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 ounces sour cream
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Dark Chocolate Ganache, recipe follows
Edible gold dust
Vodka
24 large sugar diamond
120 small sugar diamonds
Edible gold glitter
2 1/2 pounds dark chocolate (recommended: Ghirardelli's)
1 quart heavy cream
1/4 pound butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Prepare a cupcake pan with 24 cupcake liners.
  • Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, chile powder, cayenne, and salt in a medium bowl. Combine the milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract in a 5-quart mixer with a paddle attachment on first speed. Add the sour cream and mayonnaise. Add the dry ingredients, 1 scoop at a time, allowing each scoop to be incorporated before adding the next. Once all the dry ingredients are incorporated, stop the mixer and scrape down sides and bottom. Turn the mixer up to second speed and mix well. Turn the mixer off. Add the chocolate chips and fold in by hand. Fill the cupcake liners using a 2-ounce scoop. Bake for 15 minutes. Insert a skewer into the cupcake, if it comes out clean they are ready to be removed from the oven. Let cool completely before decorating.
  • To assemble: Place a star tip #849 in a large piping bag. Fill with Dark Chocolate Ganache and generously frost each cupcake. Mix equal parts gold dust with vodka to make an edible gold paint. Using a small round brush, paint the edges of the ganache with the edible gold paint. Garnish by placing 1 large and 5 small sugar diamonds on top of each cupcake. Sprinkle with edible gold glitter.
  • Make your own double boiler by filling a pot half way with hot water. Let the water come to a boil. Place a metal bowl over the pot, making sure that the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl. Put the chocolate in the bowl and stir to melt. When the chocolate is melted completely, remove from the heat. Scald the cream (to 180 degrees F) in a pot over medium heat. Pour the heated cream over the melted chocolate and slowly incorporate; the chocolate will appear glassy. Add the butter, in pieces, to the chocolate. Mix until all the butter has melted. Let set for 1 to 2 hours. The ganache is ready when it is a pipe-able consistency.

CHOCOLATE AND CHILI CUPCAKES



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Make and share this Chocolate and Chili Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 18 cupcakes, about

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sweet butter, softened
1 cup superfine sugar
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
4 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 eggs
2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
3 tablespoons Tia Maria
1/2 cup sweet butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place 18 baking cups in muffin pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 cupcake ingredients; beat with an electric mixer until smooth, 2-3 minutes; stir in chocolate chips.
  • Spoon batter into the cups; bake 20 minutes.
  • Remove pans from the oven and cool for 5 minutes; remove cupcakes and cool on a rack.
  • Make the frosting: blend all the frosting ingredients together in a food processor.
  • Spread the frosting on the cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.4, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 87.7, Sodium 174.4, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 23.6, Protein 3.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 70% or higher is ideal.
  • Make sure the coffee is strong and freshly brewed. This will give the cupcakes a rich, deep flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will make the cupcakes dry.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to spread the frosting onto the cupcakes.
  • For a fun and festive touch, top the cupcakes with a chocolate chili pepper.

Conclusion:

Chocolate and chili cupcakes are a unique and delicious treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are sure to impress your friends and family, and they are easy to make. So next time you are looking for a sweet and savory treat, give these cupcakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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