Chocolate cupcakes with butterscotch icing are a delectable treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the sweetness of butterscotch. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or simply looking for a delightful snack, this classic combination is sure to please. With a moist and fluffy chocolate cupcake as the base, the butterscotch icing adds a layer of creamy, buttery goodness that elevates the dessert to new heights. As you take a bite, the flavors of chocolate and butterscotch dance on your tongue, creating a harmonious blend that is both indulgent and satisfying.
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BUTTERMILK CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE ICING
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 50m
Yield 12 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together onto a sheet of parchment paper.
- In a large bowl beat the eggs, yolks and sugar together. Add the melted butter, vanilla and buttermilk to the mixture.
- Add the dry ingredients gradually into the batter. Mix until smooth. It will appear light and fluffy.
- Ladle and divide the batter evenly among muffin cups and bake for about 18 minutes, or until a toothpick tester comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before frosting.
- For the frosting: Beat the butter and cream cheese until creamy. Add confectioners' sugar slowly, while mixing in melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH BUTTERSCOTCH ICING
Categories Cake Chocolate Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Winter Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 12 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl whisk together the cocoa powder and the water until the cocoa powder is dissolved and let the mixture cool to room temperature. In a bowl whisk together the flour, the baking soda, and a pinch of salt. In another bowl with an electric mixer cream together the butter and the sugar and beat in the whole egg and the egg yolk, beating until the mixture is combined well. Beat in the cocoa mixture alternately with the flour mixture, beating well after each addition, divide the batter among 12 paper-lined 1/2-cup muffin tins, and bake the cupcakes, in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Turn the cupcakes out onto a rack and let them cool completely.
- In another bowl combine the butterscotch chips and the cream, scalded, let the chips soften, and whisk the mixture until it is smooth. Let the icing cool completely, whisk it until it is fluffy, and spread it on the cupcakes.
CHOCOLATE-MAYONNAISE CUPCAKES WITH CARAMEL-BUTTERSCOTCH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by cwyorkiex3
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make the cake 1. Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line two standard 12-cup muffin tins with paper cupcake liners. 2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 3. In another bowl, combine the sugar and eggs and beat with an electric mixer set at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the mayonnaise and vanilla just until combined. Reduce the speed to medium and beat in half of the flour mixture just until combined. 4. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add half of the boiling water and beat at very low speed, just until the batter is smooth, 5 to 10 seconds. Add the remaining flour mixture and beat just until combined, 5 to 10 seconds longer. Beat in the remaining water. The batter will be somewhat thin. 5. Divide the batter among the prepared cupcake cup liners, filling them about two-thirds full. Bake until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes. Transfer the tin to wire racks and let cool completely. Make the caramel sauce 1. Combine the granulated sugar and water in a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Cook, gently swirling the pan occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and starts to change color. Increase the heat to high and boil until the syrup turns a deep amber color, 4 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully, as it can burn quickly. 2. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cream with a wooden spoon. Return the pan to the stove, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring constantly, until the caramel thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat and let cool. Make the buttercream frosting 1. While the sauce is cooling, prepare the buttercream. Combine the eggs and brown sugar in the metal bowl of a standing mixer. (Alternatively, use a metal mixing bowl and a handheld electric mixer, but be prepared for a workout.) 2. Fill a large saute pan or frying pan with water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. 3. Place the mixing bowl in the simmering water and whisk the eggs and sugar constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is thick and fluffy and very hot, 3 to 4 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature; it should be anywhere between 120°F and 140°F (49°C to 60°C). 4. Remove the bowl from the simmering water and, using the whisk attachment, beat the eggs at medium-high speed until they are tripled in volume and form soft peaks and the bottom of the bowl is completely cool to the touch, about 10 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and salt. 5. While the eggs are mixing, unwrap the individual sticks of butter and rewrap them loosely in plastic wrap. Pound the butter 5 or 6 times with a rolling pin, or until the butter is soft and malleable but still cool. 6. With the mixer speed still on medium-high, add the butter, approximately 2 tablespoons at a time, to the egg mixture, beating in each addition until it is incorporated. When all the butter has been incorporated, slowly dribble in the bourbon. Don't start to panic if the buttercream seems too liquid or looks curdled as you beat in the butter. It will magically emulsify into a smooth, creamy frosting by the time the last little bit of butter is mixed in. Have faith; it's worth it. 7. When the buttercream is smooth and glossy, turn off the mixer and, using a rubber spatula, fold in 1/2 cup of the cool caramel sauce. For a stronger flavor, fold in up to 1/2 cup more caramel sauce. 8. When the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the Caramel-Butterscotch Buttercream Frosting and serve.
BUTTERSCOTCH FROSTING
Makes a wonderful frosting for cupcakes or a simple cake. Very easy to prepare. From Fine Cooking, originally suggested for caramel cupcakes. This recipe is enough to frost 12 cupcakes.
Provided by WaterMelon
Categories Dessert
Time 17m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over med-low heat.
- Add brown sugar and stir constantly with wooden spoon.
- After 2-3mins, sugar will melt and mixture will become smooth, then begin to bubble (it's ok if it looks separated at this point).
- Once this happens, stir constantly for 2mins (less if sugar smells like it's burning).
- Carefully add cream and stir for another 2mins.
- Mixture will thicken slightly and look smooth and glossy.
- Remove pan from heat and let cool for 5mins, stirring frequently.
- Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla with wooden spoon.
- If frosting seems a bit dry, add more cream, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, until thick, smooth and spreadable.
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH CARAMEL FROSTING
My mother always made these quick and easy cupcakes for impromptu summer barbeques and they are a childhood favorite of mine.
Provided by Erin Quinn
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 1h40m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 15 muffin cups or line with paper baking cups.
- In a large bowl, stir together the white sugar, flour, cocoa, and baking soda. Make a well in the center, and pour in the water, grape jelly, mayonnaise, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix just until blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack. When cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter.
- Make the frosting while the cupcakes cool. Combine the butter, half-and-half and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Set the pan over a bowl of ice water and whisk or beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Frost cupcakes when they are completely cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 279.5 mg, Sugar 40.2 g
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING
I can't seem to get enough chocolate lately and these cupcakes were among my victims. This recipe comes from a Chicago bakery called Sweet Mandy B's and these cupcakes will make you happy!
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 24 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cupcakes: sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt into the bowl of a heavy mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; add sugar.
- Turn the mixer on low and add, in order; water, milk, eggs, oil and vanilla; scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat on medium, briefly, to achieve a smooth batter.
- Scoop the batter into muffin tins lines with paper baking cups; each cup should be about half full; slide the tins onto a baking sheet and bake at 325° until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- While cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting.
- Frosting: Cream the butter in the bowl of a mixer, using the paddle attachment; beat in the corn syrup, vanilla and salt.
- With the machine off, spoon in the cocoa; carefully turn the mixer on low so as to avoid death by cocoa inhalement; do likewise for the sugar, in three parts; last, add the cream then beat until fluffy.
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- When the cupcakes are completely cool, frost generously and shake on some sprinkles if you like.
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients, as they will blend together more smoothly.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making the cupcakes lighter and more tender.
- Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Sift the flour and cocoa powder together before adding them to the batter. This will help to ensure that the ingredients are evenly distributed and that there are no lumps.
- Use a muffin scoop to fill the cupcake liners. This will help to ensure that all of the cupcakes are the same size and shape.
- Bake the cupcakes at the proper temperature and for the correct amount of time. Overbaking will make the cupcakes dry and crumbly.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
These chocolate cupcakes with butterscotch icing are a delicious and decadent treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to holiday gatherings. The rich chocolate flavor of the cupcakes is perfectly complemented by the sweet and buttery butterscotch icing. Follow these tips to ensure that your cupcakes turn out perfectly every time.
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