BROWNIE CUPCAKES WITH SUGARED PANSIES

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Delicate candied flowers and a lavender-hued white chocolate ganache adorn this hybrid of two beloved desserts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
6 ounces bittersweet (61 percent cacao) chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon white gel-paste food color
2 drops purple gel-paste food color
2 drops violet gel-paste food color
Sugared edible flowers, such as pansies, for decorating

Steps:

  • Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, and salt.
  • Melt butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Remove from heat and add sugar, stirring to combine with a rubber spatula. Add eggs and vanilla; stir until emulsified. Add flour mixture and stir until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake until cupcakes are just set, 22 to 24 minutes. Transfer tin to a wire rack and let cool completely. Carefully remove cupcakes from tin without loosening cakes from liners.
  • Glaze: Place white chocolate in a small heatproof bowl. Bring cream just to a boil in a small saucepan, then pour over chocolate. Let stand 3 minutes until chocolate has softened, then stir with a rubber spatula until emulsified. Stir in white food color, then stir in purple and violet food colors, one drop at a time, until desired color is reached.
  • Pour glaze over cooled cupcakes, filling just to tops of liners. Poke any air bubbles with a toothpick or small skewer. Let stand at room temperature until glaze has set, about 15 minutes. Decorate with sugared pansies. Let stand at room temperature until glaze has set completely, about 1 hour. Cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days.

Know Your Worth
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Yared Abere
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I'm not a fan of chocolate, but I loved these cupcakes! The pansies added a nice touch of flavor.


Osonyeokele Samuel
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I'm sure they would be perfect for someone with a sweet tooth.


Waqas Vicky
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of chocolatey and floral.


Rechard Pienaar
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These cupcakes were so delicious, I couldn't resist eating them all in one day.


Rifat Khin
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cupcakes turned out flat and dense.


Lewis Tadhunter
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Chardonnay Leonard
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I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great!


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


Adeni Semilore
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These cupcakes were the perfect treat for my afternoon tea party.


E Nice
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I'm allergic to pansies, so I left them off my cupcakes. They still tasted delicious.


Alton Rex Tucker Tucker
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These cupcakes were so good, I ate three of them in one sitting. Oops!


Rashid Saleem
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I had some trouble getting the cupcakes to rise evenly. Other than that, they turned out great!


Rudra Bairagi
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Temesgen Philipos (Temamen)
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good. The pansies added a nice floral flavor.


Obasi Kingsley
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These cupcakes were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! The kids loved the chocolatey flavor and the pretty pansies.


CHRIST MILITIALS TV
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I love how easy these cupcakes were to make. I didn't have any pansies, so I used sprinkles instead. They still turned out great!


Samuel Mwangi
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These brownie cupcakes were absolutely divine! The texture was moist and fudgy, and the sugared pansies added a beautiful touch of elegance. I'm definitely going to be making these again for my next party.


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