Espresso Dark Brownie Cupcakes, Peanut Butter Fudge Frosting

Serves: 3

Ewell Douglas

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

54

Sweetness

52

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 pinch

Salt

4 large

Egg

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

2

Line standard cupcake pans with 24 cupcake liners

3

Combine the butter and chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl

4

Microwave on high, uncovered, stirring every 30 seconds, until the butter and chocolate are melted and smooth

5

Set aside to cool

6

Mix the flour, cocoa powder, espresso, and salt in another bowl

7

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix both sugars and reserved chocolate mixture until well combined

8

Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating until each is smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed

9

Add the flour mixture until blended

10

Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full

11

Bake until golden, rotating the pans halfway though, 18 to 20 minutes

12

Transfer the pans to wire racks to cool completely before removing the cupcakes

13

To assemble: Frost the cooled cupcakes with Peanut Butter Fudge Frosting

14

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, peanut butter, and salt on medium-high speed until creamy

15

Turn the speed to low and beat in the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time

16

Add the cocoa powder and beat until extremely smooth and creamy

17

; This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant

18

The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results