Cakes
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
November 15, 2013
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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 Fat 27g 137%
Polysaturated Fat 4g 27%
Monosaturated Fat 19g 120%
Cholesterol 89mg 29%
Sodium 424mg 17%
Potassium 191mg 5%
Protein 6g 12%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber 2g 11%
Sugar 45g 90%
Vitamin A 1088IU 21%
Vitamin B6 0.63mg 31%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 79mg 7%
Iron 1mg 7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
