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Chocolate Liqueur Cupcakes
Linda Nortje
Chocolate Liqueur Cupcakes are most DIVINE ! With Chocolate Liqueur in the batter and in the Ganache-like frosting as well - perfect for special occasions
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Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
18
minutes
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Total Time
28
minutes
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Servings
12
Servings
Calories
349
kcal
Ingredients
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CUPCAKES:
½
cup
Cocoa Powder
1
cup
Flour
1
cup
Sugar
1
t
Baking Powder
¼
t
Salt
1
large Egg
½
cup
Water
½
cup
Chocolate Liqueur
¼
cup
Vegetable Oil
½
t
Vanilla Essence
Frosting:
1 ½
cups
Ready made Chocolate Frosting
I like Pillsbury
3
TB
Chocolate Liqueur
TO DECORATE:
Sprinkles
optional
Instructions
CUPCAKES:
Pre-heat the oven to 180 deg C (350 deg F) – line a 12 hole cupcake pan with paper liners or spray with cooking oil
In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the Cocoa, Flour, Sugar. Baking Powder and Salt
Add the Egg, Water, Liqueur, Oil and Vanilla to the dry ingredients – beat 2 – 3 minutes until well combined
Divide the batter between the 12 liners – bake 18 – 20 minutes or until a tester comes out clean
Remove from the oven – let sit for 5 minutes – remove from the pan and transfer to a cooling rack – allow to cool completely
FROSTING:
Meanwhile, mix together the Frosting and Liqueur – place in the refrigerator to firm up a little
Pipe or spread the Frosting over the Cupcakes, decorate with Sprinkles (if using) and serve
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Liqueur Cupcakes
Serving Size
1 Cupcake
Amount per Serving
Calories
349
% Daily Value*
Fat
11.9
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
5.3
g
33
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Carbohydrates
53.3
g
18
%
Fiber
1.5
g
6
%
Sugar
41.9
g
47
%
Protein
2.2
g
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.