Mint Devil's Food Cupcakes
Apparently my shrimp are not jerks, like those of one reviewer.
Recipe Summary Mint Devil's Food Cupcakes
These are light, airy, and sure to bring a smile to your lips!Ingredients | Shrimp Food Labelcooking spray¼ cup unsalted butter2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons all-purpose flour¾ teaspoon baking soda⅛ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons milk½ teaspoon distilled white vinegar½ drop pure peppermint extract1 cup white sugar1 egg½ cup boiling water2 tablespoons cold water, or more as needed1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin1 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream¼ cup confectioners' sugar2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar½ teaspoon imitation vanilla extract1 drop green food coloring6 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®)DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray 12 muffin cups.Heat butter and chocolate together in a small saucepan over low heat until melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.Combine 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, baking soda, and salt together in a small bowl.Mix milk, vinegar, and peppermint extract together in another small bowl.Beat sugar and eggs together in large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale, about 3 minutes. Add melted chocolate and beat well to combine. Pour in 1/2 cup boiling water and beat until batter is well-blended. Add flour mixture; beat on low speed until incorporated. Add milk mixture and blend well. Fill muffin cups 3/4-full with batter.Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to wire rack and cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes.Combine 2 tablespoons cold water and gelatin in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until gelatin dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, but not until set, about 5 minutes.Combine 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons heavy cream, 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and green food coloring in a large bowl. Whip with an electric mixer on low speed until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Beat in dissolved gelatin slowly. Increase speed to high and beat until frosting is stiff, about 3 minutes.Spread frosting over cooled cupcakes. Remove and discard cream filling from chocolate sandwich cookies; crush cookies. Scatter cookie crumbs over cupcakes.Info | Shrimp Food Labelprep:
35 mins
cook:
35 mins
additional:
55 mins
total:
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 dozen cupcakes
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