Mini Chocolate-Meringue Cupcakes

Serves: 2

Presley Zulauf

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

61

Sweetness

60

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Vegetable Oil

2 cup

Sugar

1 cup

Cake Flour

Directions:

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Watch how to make this recipe

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Special equipment: (24-count) mini-muffin pan, 18 to 20 (1

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25-inch diameter) paper mini-muffin cup liners, recommended: Wilton For the cupcakes: arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

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Line a 24-count mini-muffin pan with 1

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25-inch diameter paper liners and set aside

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In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the egg yolks, vegetable oil, 1/3 cup of the sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt, at high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes

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Mix in the melted chocolate chips and stir until smooth (mixture will be thick)

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In a separate bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the egg whites at high speed until they hold soft peaks, about 3 minutes

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With the machine running, gradually add the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until the mixture holds stiff peaks, about 2 minutes

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Stir 1/3 of the egg white mixture into the chocolate mixture

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Using a spatula, fold the remaining egg white mixture

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In batches, sift the flour over the batter and fold it in using a spatula

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Fill each paper liner to the top with batter and bake for 12 minutes until puffed

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Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes

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For the topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted chocolate chips and oil

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Stir until smooth

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Using a fork, drizzle the chocolate mixture over the cupcakes

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Allow the topping to harden for at least 1 1/2 hours at room temperature before serving

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Store at room temperature in an airtight container