RED WINE AND CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

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Red wine and chocolate make an amazing pairing, especially in these rich, elegant cupcakes made for my mother's birthday. She adores them! -Candace Cheney, Fort McMurray, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup baking cocoa
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dry red wine
MASCARPONE ICING:
2 cartons (8 ounces each) mascarpone cheese
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place cocoa and chocolate in a small bowl; whisk in boiling water until chocolate is melted and mixture is blended., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with wine and chocolate mixture beating well after each addition. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full., Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until creamy. Frost cupcakes. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Shymir Williams
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These cupcakes were delicious! The red wine and chocolate flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.


Adam Hassanein
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These cupcakes were a bit too rich for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them again with a lighter frosting.


Md Habiur
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved these cupcakes! The red wine flavor really adds something special.


Bilal Flynn Rider
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These cupcakes are the perfect dessert for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.


Keith Perkins
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These cupcakes were a disappointment. The red wine flavor was overpowering and the cupcakes were dry. I won't be making these again.


Prashant Bista
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I love the idea of these cupcakes, but I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


CHOP-X MUSIC
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These cupcakes are amazing! The red wine and chocolate flavors are so rich and decadent. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Health info
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar.


Alisha Ryan
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I made these cupcakes for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The red wine and chocolate flavors are a perfect match.


Hayashad Pangalaga
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of chocolate and red wine. They're moist and fluffy, with a delicious ganache frosting. I highly recommend them!


Clever Gamer
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Meh. I thought these cupcakes were just okay. The red wine flavor was a bit too strong for my taste.


Sankar Mandal
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I love the rich chocolate flavor and the hint of red wine. They were a big hit with my friends and family.


Borhan Benarab
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I'm not a big fan of red wine, but these cupcakes were surprisingly delicious! The chocolate flavor really shines through, and the red wine adds a subtle depth of flavor.


bhuwan thapa
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! The red wine and chocolate combination was divine, and the cupcakes were moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.