The Umstead Cupcake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter
Frosting
Decorations
Method
Cupcake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Fill Cupcake Liners
Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool
Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until well combined.
- 9
Add Cream and Vanilla
Slowly add in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 10
Frost the Cupcakes
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag or a knife to frost each cupcake generously with the chocolate frosting.
Decoration
- 11
Add Toppings
Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top of the frosted cupcakes and place a fresh mint leaf on each for decoration.