Chocolate Graduation Cap Cupcakes

The tradition of wearing graduation caps, also known as mortarboards, dates back to the 14th century and symbolizes the completion of academic studies.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Chocolate Graduation Cap Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 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
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 1.5 cup Chocolate frosting
• 12 Mini chocolate squares
• 12 Licorice laces

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
9. Frost each cupcake with chocolate frosting.
10. Place a mini chocolate square on top of each cupcake to resemble a graduation cap.
11. Cut the licorice laces into small strips and form them into tassels. Attach a tassel to each chocolate square using a small dot of frosting.
12. 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.