Cakes

Wicked Cupcakes

October 09, 2013

Ahh this is my favorite time of year, all the ghosts goblins and witches come out to play and these cute treats are as cute as can be

Yield:
12 cupcakes, 2 cups frosting

Ingredients
Cupcakes:
1 1/2 ounces fine-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cups grape juice
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoons salt
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
4-ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 drop food coloring (green), optional
Chocolate wafer cookies
Licorice strips
Toasted coconut
Small candies
Special equipment: 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups with paper liners

Directions For the cupcakes: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F. Set liners in muffin cups. Put the chocolate and grape juice in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in the...
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Nutritions

Calories
1921

Sodium
2148mg
89% DV

Fat
53g
82% DV

Protein
29g
58% DV

Carbs
344g
117% DV

Fiber
22g
90% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 26g 132%

Polysaturated Fat 5g 36%

Monosaturated Fat 21g 131%

Cholesterol 101mg 33%

Sodium 2148mg 89%

Potassium 1323mg 37%

Protein 29g 58%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 22g 90%

Sugar 20g 41%

Vitamin A 1034IU 20%

Vitamin B6 0.6mg 30%

Vitamin C 7mg 11%

Calcium 259mg 25%

Iron 9mg 55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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