Mint Chocolate Spiderweb Cupcakes
Ingredients:
1 stick butter
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
3/4 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon mint extract
1/2 cup milk
1 cup butter, room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350˚F and line 12 muffins tins with cupcake liners
2. In a microwavable bowl microwave chocolate, butter, and cocoa powder until melted, stirring occasionally.
3. In a separate bowl combine cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt
4. In a bowl beat eggs and granulated sugar. Mix in extract.
5. Mix in flour mixture, alternating with the milk.
6. Evenly divide among cupcake tins and bake for 15-18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack before frosting.
7. In a bowl beat butter until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Frost cupcakes.
8. In a microwaveable bowl melt chocolate with butter. Place in a ziploc bag and cut off the tip. Pipe in concentric circles, and using a toothpick, drag the tip of the toothpick from the center to the edge.
9. Enjoy!