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Chocolate Wreath Cupcakes Recipe

Chocolate Wreath Cupcakes

Celebrate with these delightful Chocolate Wreath Cupcakes Recipe, a perfect blend of chocolate and festive fun.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups hot water
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • green food coloring
  • red fondant for bows
  • white fondant or sprinkles for flowers

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • piping bag
  • star tip

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, whole milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Slowly stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth and slightly runny.
  6. Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove cupcakes from oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  8. Beat softened unsalted butter in a mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed, then add vanilla extract and heavy cream. Continue beating until smooth and fluffy.
  9. Add green food coloring a little at a time, mixing thoroughly until you reach the desired shade.
  10. Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe the green frosting in circular swirls on top of each cupcake.
  11. Roll red fondant into small bows and add white fondant flowers or sprinkles on top of the frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18g

Notes

For a richer flavor, try using dark chocolate instead of cocoa powder or add a splash of peppermint extract for a festive twist.

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