Mala Cupcakes (Chocolate And Sichuan Peppercorn Cupcakes) Recipe

Name: Mala Cupcakes (Chocolate And Sichuan Peppercorn Cupcakes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the cupcakes; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup good-quality cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon ground star anise; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns (or more, if you dare!); 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar; For the frosting; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup good-quality cocoa powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon milk, plus more if needed

Servings: persons

For the cupcakes
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup good-quality cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground star anise
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns (or more, if you dare!)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
For the frosting
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup good-quality cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk, plus more if needed

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0 F and line a 12-cup muffin tin.
2
In a large bowl mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, orange zest, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, and ginger together.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, milk, vanilla, and vinegar. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir, just until combined.
4
Fill cupcake liners 3/4 of the way, then bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5
FOR THE FROSTING: Cream together butter until fluffy. Add sugar and cocoa powder about 1/2 cup at a time until blended. Mix in ginger, vanilla, and milk, adding more or less milk depending on desired consistency.

1012

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the cupcakes, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup good-quality cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Mala Cupcakes (Chocolate And Sichuan Peppercorn Cupcakes) 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.

Mala Cupcakes (Chocolate And Sichuan Peppercorn Cupcakes)

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