Description
Mexican chocolate cupcakes blend rich cocoa with cinnamon-spiced batter for an indulgent dessert. Silky ganache and a sprinkle of sea salt elevate these small cakes to a memorable culinary experience you’ll savor with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Liquid and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by positioning oven rack in the center and warming to 350°F while inserting decorative paper liners into cupcake tin.
- Sift together dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt – ensuring smooth, lump-free mixture.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter and sugar at medium speed until achieving a pale, airy consistency with soft peaks.
- Introduce eggs individually, thoroughly incorporating each before adding next, then gently fold in vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredient mixture into wet ingredients, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined to maintain tender crumb texture.
- Carefully distribute batter evenly across cupcake liners, filling approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising.
- Transfer tin to preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until golden and a test skewer emerges clean when inserted into center.
- Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to rest in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling before applying frosting or decorative elements.
Notes
- Check butter temperature for optimal creaming, ensuring it’s softened but not melted for a fluffy texture.
- Sift dry ingredients to eliminate lumps and create a smoother, more consistent cupcake batter.
- Avoid overmixing the batter after adding flour to prevent tough, dense cupcakes.
- Experiment with milk alternatives like almond or oat milk for dairy-free variations that maintain moisture and softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg