Philadelphia, PA
- Cupcakes have gone beyond children's party fare. All the world, it seems, has a passion for cupcakes these days. Cupcake bakeries are opening across the country. Cookbooks devoted to the art of the cupcake are turning up in bookstores.
Just enough to satisfy a sweet craving, the cupcake is an indulgence of the right proportions. The cupcake has arrived and with more variations on the cake theme than ever.
When a cupcake crosses with a brownie, a satisfying, deep chocolate flavor is presented in the form of a little cake. Brownie cupcakes make a deliciously dense cake, especially tasty with a sweet addition of natural raisins. The recipe comes together quickly in a single pot on the stovetop, an excellent option for quick cleanups.
Top the cupcakes with a sprinkling of powdered sugar or a drizzle of glaze, excellent for lunchboxes. For the full cupcake effect, traditional buttercream frosting dresses up the brownie cupcakes for a party.
Brownie Cupcakes
- 3 oz. (3 squares) unsweetened chocolate
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 11/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 11/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup Sun-Maid Natural Raisins
Buttercream Frosting
- 1 stick (8-oz.) butter, softened
- 1 box (16-oz.) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dash of salt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or line 12 (23/4-inch) muffin cups with paper baking cups.
- Over very low heat, in a large saucepan, combine chocolate and butter; heat just until melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar; blend well.
- Blend in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, walnuts, and raisins. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling almost full.
- Bake at 350°F. For 30 minutes. Cool on the wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or frost as desired. Makes 12 cupcakes.
Frosting:
In a small mixing bowl, combine the first four ingredients and 2 tablespoons of milk. With an electric mixer, combine on low until blended. Continue to beat on high until fluffy, adding additional milk as needed for spreading consistency.
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