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Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 29, 2012
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Treat the chocolate lovers of your family with this delicious cupcake - a perfect baked dessert.

Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 2 hr 0 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 15
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Ingredients

  • Reynolds™ Baking Cups

Chocolate Shards

  • 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (1 oz)

Frosting

  • 1 1/3 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup whipping cream

Cupcakes

  • 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In small microwavable bowl, microwave 2 tablespoons chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 minute, until melted, stirring once halfway through heating. Pour chocolate onto 12 x10-inch sheet of waxed paper; spread in thin layer, forming 3 x3-inch square. Place second 12 x10-inch sheet of waxed paper over chocolate square; press to release air bubbles. Roll waxed paper tightly into a cylinder. Regenerate until set.
  • Step 
    2
    In medium heat- place 1 1/3 cups chocolate chips and 1/4 cup butter. In small microwavable bowl, microwave whipping cream on High about 1 minute or until cream just begins to simmer. Pour cream over chips and butter; beat with whisk until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth and shiny. Refrigerate 30 to 45 minutes until completely cooled, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    3
    Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place Reynolds Baking Cups in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; set aside. In small bowl, mix boiling water and cocoa until dissolved.
  • Step 
    4
    In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Beat 2 more minutes. Beat in vanilla and egg until blended. On low, alternatively add flour mixture and cocoa mixture, beating just until blended. Divide batter among muffin cups. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  • Step 
    5
    Beat frosting with electric mixture on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 30 seconds (Do not overheat.) Fit decorating bag with large star tip. Fill bag with frosting. Pipe frosting in circular top of each cupcake and mounding frosting slightly in center.
  • Step 
    6
    Unroll waxed paper cylinder, causing chocolate to crack creating shards. Garnish each cupcake with chocolate shards. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition

380 Calories
25g Total Fat
3g Protein
35g Total Carbohydrate
23g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cupcake
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
230
Total Fat
25g
39%
Saturated Fat
16g
78%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
70mg
24%
Sodium
290mg
12%
Potassium
200mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
12%
Dietary Fiber
2g
11%
Sugars
23g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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