CakesNovember 15, 2013
Calories
750
Sodium
424mg
17% DV
Fat
51g
78% DV
Protein
6g
12% DV
Carbs
61g
20% DV
Fiber
2g
11% DV
Chocolate Cupcakes with Maple Pecan Buttercream
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A rich, dark chocolate cupcake piled high with a maple pecan swiss meringue buttercream. It's garnished with a pecan brittle. This is the perfect fall cupcake.
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Buttercream
6 egg whites
1 + 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3/4 cup shortening
2 cups salted butter, room temperature
1 T. vanilla
1 cup pecans
1 tsp. real maple syrup
Cupcake
1/4 cup salted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs, room temperature
2 oz. chocolate, melted
1/4 cup warm water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. instant coffee
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup Hershey's Special Dark cocoa powder
Pecan Brittle (to garnish)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter
1 + 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 T. vanilla
1 + 1/2 cup pecans, halved
6 egg whites
1 + 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3/4 cup shortening
2 cups salted butter, room temperature
1 T. vanilla
1 cup pecans
1 tsp. real maple syrup
Cupcake
1/4 cup salted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs, room temperature
2 oz. chocolate, melted
1/4 cup warm water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. instant coffee
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup Hershey's Special Dark cocoa powder
Pecan Brittle (to garnish)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter
1 + 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 T. vanilla
1 + 1/2 cup pecans, halved
Buttercream
In a double boiler, add the egg whites and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. This is when the egg whites reach about 115 degrees.
Pour into the stand mixer bowl, and...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
750
Sodium
424mg
17% DV
Fat
51g
78% DV
Protein
6g
12% DV
Carbs
61g
20% DV
Fiber
2g
11% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat27g137%
Polysaturated Fat4g27%
Monosaturated Fat19g120%
Cholesterol89mg29%
Sodium424mg17%
Potassium191mg5%
Protein6g12%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber2g11%
Sugar45g90%
Vitamin A1088IU21%
Vitamin B60.63mg31%
Vitamin C2mg3%
Calcium79mg7%
Iron1mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.