RED WINE AND CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

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Red wine and chocolate make an amazing pairing, especially in these rich, elegant cupcakes made for my mother's birthday. She adores them! -Candace Cheney, Fort McMurray, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup baking cocoa
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dry red wine
MASCARPONE ICING:
2 cartons (8 ounces each) mascarpone cheese
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place cocoa and chocolate in a small bowl; whisk in boiling water until chocolate is melted and mixture is blended., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with wine and chocolate mixture beating well after each addition. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full., Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until creamy. Frost cupcakes. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ahumuza Travor
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These cupcakes were a bit too rich for my taste, but they were still good.


Splendid Somto
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I'm not a big fan of red wine, but these cupcakes were still delicious.


Chisom Precious
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This recipe is a must-try for any chocolate lover.


Tiffany Paschall
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks amazing.


Hav Have
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These cupcakes are perfect for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious.


DG Digital
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I'm glad I tried this recipe. The cupcakes were delicious and I will definitely make them again.


Nigel Strickland
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Raju Ahamed
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Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe. The cupcakes were just okay, and they weren't worth the effort.


Dan Everett
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These cupcakes were a disaster. They were dry, crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet.


Reggie Taylor
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as well as the ones in the picture.


Md Khorsed Alam
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The cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Maria Roman
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These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


tameka williams
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I love the combination of red wine and chocolate. These cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.


Shukri Uso
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The red wine and chocolate flavors were subtle and sophisticated.


Charity Munkomba
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I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cupcakes he'd ever had.


Omar Bouabid
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were moist and delicious, and the red wine and chocolate flavors were perfectly balanced.