GLAZED DARK CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

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Delight your guests with these delicious chocolate cupcakes - a wonderful dessert treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 oz bittersweet baking chocolate (3 squares from 4-oz bar), finely chopped
6 tablespoons unsweetened dark baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder or granules
1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fat-free egg product
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons fat-free (skim) milk
1 tablespoon unsweetened dark baking cocoa
1 oz fat-free cream cheese (from 8-oz package)
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla
Pinch salt
1/4 oz bittersweet baking chocolate (1/2 square from 4-oz bar), grated

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In small bowl, add 1 1/2 oz chocolate, 6 tablespoons cocoa and the espresso powder; set aside. In small microwavable measuring cup, microwave 1/2 cup milk uncovered on High (100%) 30 seconds or until steaming but not boiling. Pour over chocolate mixture; stir. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Stir until smooth.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir flour, baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat egg product with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually add sugars, about 1/4 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat 2 minutes longer. Beat in oil and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat about one-third of the flour mixture and about one-half of the chocolate mixture at a time alternately into sugar mixture on low speed until blended.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tops spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool 5 minutes; remove from muffin cups to cooling rack. Cool completely before glazing.
  • In small bowl or microwavable custard cup, heat 2 teaspoons milk uncovered on High (100%) about 10 seconds or until hot. Stir in 1 tablespoon cocoa until smooth; set aside.
  • In separate small bowl, stir cream cheese until smooth. Stir in cocoa mixture until blended. Stir in powdered sugar. Stir in vanilla and salt until mixture is smooth and shiny.
  • Spoon about 1 teaspoon glaze over each cupcake; spread to edge with back of spoon. Sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon grated chocolate over each glazed cupcake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

Adam Waleed
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These cupcakes were a disaster! The batter was too runny and the cupcakes didn't rise properly. The glaze was also too thick and didn't spread evenly.


Sonil Shah
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The cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the glaze was delicious. I would recommend using less sugar in the cupcake batter.


R Music
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These cupcakes were super easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they still came out perfect. Will definitely make these again.


TheLiam89
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The chocolate flavor was perfect and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. Will definitely make these again.


Fletcher Herbert
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These cupcakes were an absolute delight! The dark chocolate ganache was rich and decadent, while the cupcake itself was moist and fluffy. The glaze added a touch of sweetness that balanced out the bitterness of the chocolate. I would definitely recom