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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

So a few weeks ago I made White Hot Chocolate Cupcakes  (http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/white-hot-chocolate-cupcakes/d714aa0c-013b-4910-866d-02f217702cd7) and posted them to my facebook wall. I had a request for regular Hot Chocolate Cupcakes and so I decided to make them for my friend Jamie's birthday this week.  They taste amazing!!! 
Here is the recipe:
1 Betty Crocker Devil's food cake mix
eggs and oil as called for on the package
brewed coffee (I add this instead of water to the cake because it makes it more chocolately)
cayenne a small pinch
Chocolate Chips
Marshmellows
Corn Syrup  1 Tablespoon
Milk or half and half  1 or 2 tablespoons

So make the Devil's Food cake following the directions on the box, substituting the water for coffee.  ( If you don't like coffee, don't worry, you won't taste it, but the chocolate will be WAY better).
Mix according to package directions and add the pinch of cayenne. (It gives the cupcakes a warm feeling without them being warm)
In the meantime, heat 4oz or so of the chocolate chips in the microwave until smooth and add to the cake mixture.
Ladle into cupcake paper liners in cupcake pans. 
Bake following the time on the cake box about 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
Let cool! 
In a small bowl, heat about a cup and a half of the chocolate chips, corn syrup and half and half in the microwave for 30 second intervals until it it smooth enough to spread on the cupcakes
Dip the top of the cooled cupcakes in the chocolate and make sure the top is covered.
Put into the refrigerator and let cool for ten minutes.
On a sheet pan, spray PAM on it well!!!
Cut marshmellows in half (I like to make it so they are cut in half and round, looks better) and place on the sheet tray.
Turn the oven on broil and make sure that the rack is in the uppermost slot. 
Place the sheet tray of marshmellows under the broil for 2 minutes, MAKE SURE TO WATCH THEM!!
Take the cupcakes out of the fridge and place them close to the oven.
Remove the marshmellows and using a metal spatula place them on top of the cupcakes, work quickly!
Dust with cocoa power and Enjoy!!!

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