Brownie Cupcakes a la Mode Recipe

Name: Brownie Cupcakes a la Mode
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 sticks (5 ounces) unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped; 2/3 cup boiling water; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts; 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 pint vanilla ice cream; 1/4 cup prepared hot fudge sauce; 2 tablespoons rainbow colored sprinkles; 12 jarred maraschino cherries with stems, drained and patted dry

Servings: persons

1 1/4 sticks (5 ounces) unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
2/3 cup boiling water
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 pint vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup prepared hot fudge sauce
2 tablespoons rainbow colored sprinkles
12 jarred maraschino cherries with stems, drained and patted dry

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line one 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
2
In a large bowl, combine the butter, cocoa powder and chocolate.
3
Pour the boiling water over and let stand 5 minutes.
4
Whisk until smooth, and then whisk in the sugar, vanilla and eggs.
5
Whisk in the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda until just combined.
6
Fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips.
7
Divide the batter among the prepared liners so they are about three-quarters full.
8
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, 22 to 24 minutes.
9
Cool in the tins 5 minutes, and then cool completely on a wire rack.
10
While the cupcakes bake and cool, scoop 12 small scoops of ice cream onto a large plate or baking sheet and place in the freezer until hard.
11
To assemble, scoop off a small piece of the cupcake to make a concave top, and then top each cupcake with a scoop of ice cream.
12
Drizzle the ice cream with hot fudge, and top with some sprinkles and a cherry.

1407

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 sticks (5 ounces) unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped, 2/3 cup boiling water, and more.

Yes, Brownie Cupcakes a la Mode falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brownie Cupcakes a la Mode

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Variations & substitutions

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