Spiced Black Pepper Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Spiced Black Pepper Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra dark chocolate chips; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 3 large eggs; 1 1/4 cups brownie mix; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 1/4 cup chocolate pudding mix; 3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup heavy cream; 8 ounces mascarpone, at room temperature; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup extra dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups brownie mix
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup chocolate pudding mix
3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces mascarpone, at room temperature
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

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For the spiced black pepper cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners.
2
Place the chocolate and water in a bowl.
3
Let sit for 1 minute.
4
Stir the chocolate mixture until smooth.
5
Add the applesauce, sour cream, oil, vanilla and eggs.
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Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
7
Add the brownie mix, flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, pudding mix, pepper, cinnamon, baking powder and salt to the chocolate mixture.
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Mix until combined.
9
Scoop the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup three-quarters full.
10
Bake until done, 21 to 23 minutes.
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For the icing: Whisk the heavy cream until stiff peaks form (be careful not to overbeat, or the cream will be grainy).
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In another bowl, whisk together the mascarpone and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
13
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until combined.
14
Frost the cupcakes with the icing.
15
This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
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The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

1420

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup extra dark chocolate chips, 1/2 cup boiling water, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/2 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Spiced Black Pepper 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.

Spiced Black Pepper Cupcakes

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