CHOCOLATE-GLAZED CUPCAKES

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Because I have a dairy allergy, I'm always on the search for treats I can eat. I prepare these cupcakes with dairy-free chocolate chips and vanilla coconut milk instead of cream. -Kirstin Turner, Richlands, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, optional
GLAZE:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
White nonpareils, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 16 muffin cups with foil liners., In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk water, applesauce, oil, vinegar and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. If desired, stir in chocolate chips., Fill prepared muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; cool completely., For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips and cream; cook and stir over low heat 3-5 minutes or until smooth. Remove from heat. Cool at room temperature until glaze is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Dip tops of cupcakes into glaze. If desired, sprinkle with nonpareils.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ally Sparta
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These cupcakes were a bit disappointing. The glaze was too thin and the cupcakes were dry.


Tony Ximenez
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I've tried several different chocolate cupcake recipes, but this one is my favorite. The cupcakes are moist and fluffy, and the glaze is rich and decadent.


Mdhafijul Matubbar
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These cupcakes were a bit too dense for my taste, but the glaze was delicious.


Nalindra Chethiya
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I made these cupcakes for my boyfriend's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cupcakes he's ever had.


Latifc Latifc
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These cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Michael Nyenkan
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I tried to make these cupcakes gluten-free, but they didn't turn out well. The glaze was too thick and the cupcakes were dry.


m shahbaaz
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my friends loved them.


Emmanuella Brooklyn
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The glaze is so rich and decadent, and the cupcakes themselves are moist and fluffy.


Abdallah Alhassan
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These cupcakes were a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but they were worth it! The glaze was a bit tricky to get right, but once I got the hang of it, they turned out beautifully.


ShaggY
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday and they were a hit! They were easy to make and the glaze was delicious.


Nixxi black
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These cupcakes were amazing! The chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch.