CHOCOLATE RED-WINE CUPCAKES WITH MASCARPONE ICING

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These little bits of heaven come from Everyday with Rachael Ray Magazine. So good; use them as a dessert at your next dinner party when the menu is Italian. Delicious!

Provided by bricookie55

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 cupcakes, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 ounces chocolate, broken into pieces
1/2 cup water, boiling
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup medium- to full-bodied red wine (such as cannonau)
2 (8 ounce) containers mascarpone cheese, room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar
red grapes (halved)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Line 2 muffin pans with muffin cups or coat with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium, heatproof bowl, combine cocoa powder with chocolate pieces. Whisk in the boiling water until chocolate is melted and mixture is combined.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar together. Beat in the eggs one at a time, until fully blended. Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix until just combined.
  • Alternating, add the chocolate mixture and wine in batches, mixing well between each addition. Repeat this until batter is smooth. Divide mixture among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 of the way full.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool in the pan.
  • Lightly beat the mascarpone, then add the confectioners' sugar and beat until creamy. Remove the cooled cupcakes from the pan, spread each with icing, and top with a grape half, if desired.

Lou Perez
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These cupcakes are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!


Danielle Kim
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I love the combination of chocolate and red wine in these cupcakes. They're so unique and delicious.


Santos Badex
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These cupcakes are perfect for a party or a special occasion. They're sure to impress your guests.


Sksk Sksk
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I was a bit skeptical about the red wine in these cupcakes, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really good!


paata
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I highly recommend these cupcakes. They're delicious and easy to make.


Nyamsuren altangerel
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a hit. They're my go-to recipe for chocolate cupcakes.


j.a. Abir
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. The mascarpone icing is the perfect finishing touch.


Mutebi shahim
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I'm not a big fan of red wine, but I loved these cupcakes. The chocolate flavor is dominant and the red wine just adds a hint of complexity.


Amor Chargui
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These cupcakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Rohan Rajbanshi
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I love the unique flavor of these cupcakes. The chocolate and red wine complement each other perfectly.


Nowshin Silvy
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These cupcakes are perfect for a special occasion. They're beautiful and delicious.


Joan Amares
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I wasn't sure how the chocolate and red wine would taste together, but I was pleasantly surprised! These cupcakes are delicious.


Bernadine Chavez
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the chocolate and red wine combination.


Anmual Saud
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The cupcakes were moist and flavorful. The icing was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.


Sharon Whipple
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a big success! Everyone loved them.


Nisar Marri
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These cupcakes were a hit! The combination of chocolate and red wine is unique and delicious. The mascarpone icing is also a perfect complement to the cupcakes.