Provided by Food Network
Time 1h49m
Yield 27 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- For the Swiss meringue buttercream: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, thoroughly whisk together the sugar and egg whites. Set the bowl over a pan of boiling water. Whisking constantly, heat to 145 to 150 degrees F. Return the mixing bowl to the stand and whisk until stiff and the bottom of the bowl comes to room temperature, about 8 minutes.
- Change to the paddle attachment and turn the mixer to low speed. Add the butter, a few cubes at a time, until incorporated. Mix at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and mix until combined. Use 4 cups for the flavored buttercreams in this recipe, and reserve the remaining 4 cups for another use.
- For the chocolate mascarpone buttercream: Fold the melted and cooled chocolate and the mascarpone cheese into 2 cups of the Swiss meringue buttercream.
- For the Zinfandel buttercream: Blend the Zinfandel wine into 2 cups of the Swiss meringue buttercream. Spoon the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large straight pastry tip.
- For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line standard cupcake pans with 27 cupcake liners.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sugar, buttermilk, and oil. Mix well. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing on low speed until completely mixed together. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt into a separate bowl and whisk together. In a liquid measuring cup, mix the water with the instant coffee, dissolving the coffee powder completely. Add 1/2 the dry ingredients to the buttermilk mixture just until incorporated. Mix in the water and coffee mixture. Add the rest of the dry ingredients, mixing until combined, and then beat for 2 minutes.
- Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake until golden brown, 17 to 20 minutes. Cool the cupcakes completely.
- For the chocolate frosting: Heat the cream until hot but do not boil. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate. Stir until completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and salt until smooth. Add 1/2 the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Add the chocolate and the remaining powdered sugar and mix until creamy. Adjust to desired spreading consistency with additional cream or powdered sugar, if needed. Place in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
- To assemble: Remove a piece from the center of each cupcake and fill the cupcake with about 1 tablespoon chocolate mascarpone Swiss buttercream. Pipe a generous amount of chocolate frosting onto the top of the cupcake. Pipe a dollop of Zinfandel Swiss meringue buttercream on top of the chocolate frosting. Top with half a strawberry and drizzle with melted chocolate.
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Faima Aktar
[email protected]I'm allergic to chocolate. Can I substitute another flavor?
IKU Vai
[email protected]These cupcakes look so complicated to make. I don't think I'm up to the challenge.
Milan Rivers
[email protected]I'm not sure about the zinfandel buttercream frosting. I've never had wine in frosting before.
Nakaia Joseph
[email protected]These cupcakes sound delicious. I'm going to have to give them a try.
Ramu Tharu
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make these cupcakes for my next party.
Johnson Gabriel
[email protected]These cupcakes look amazing! I can't wait to try them.
Bass Life
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good. The mascarpone filling and zinfandel buttercream frosting really made them.
saka cingo
[email protected]The cupcakes were delicious, but the frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time I'll use less sugar.
Niya Rose
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them!
Saumu Bakari
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit! The chocolate mascarpone filling was rich and creamy, and the zinfandel buttercream frosting was the perfect complement. I loved the subtle hint of wine flavor in the frosting.