Chocolate Chipotle Cupcakes

Chocolate chipotle cupcakes combine the rich sweetness of chocolate with the smoky heat of chipotle peppers, creating a unique and flavorful dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Chocolate Chipotle Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoon Canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and minced chipotle peppers.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lime juice, and cinnamon to make the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cupcakes.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.