Moist chocolate cupcake recipe (and a Mascarpone frosting)
"These moist and easy chocolate cupcakes are a one bowl recipe made with olive oil. The Mascarpone frosting is basically a fudgy ganache that takes them over the top...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cups (100 grams) all-purpose flour
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2/3 cups (60 grams) Dutch-processed cocoa powder, sifted
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
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1 cup (200 grams) light brown sugar
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1/3 cup (80 grams) olive oil
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1 large egg (60 grams)
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1/2 cup (125 grams) strong coffee
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon brandy or kahlua or whiskey
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2 tablespoons (15 grams) icing sugar
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3 tablespoons (20 grams) Dutch processed cocoa powder, sifted
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2 tablespoons (30 grams) milk
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1/2 cup (125 grams) Mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
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6.7 oz (190 grams) chopped dark chocolate 50% cocoa (semi-sweet)
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1 tablespoon (15 grams) brandy, kahlua or whiskey (you can substitute with vanilla extract)
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chocolate sprinkles for decoration.
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