CHOCOLATE AND RED WINE CUPCAKES

Chocolate and Red Wine Cupcakes image

Our home economists use rich chocolate frosting to tastefully top tender cupcakes that have a subtle red wine flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups dry red wine
2 eggs
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the wine, eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually beat into wine mixture until blended., Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled. Beat until soft peaks form, about 15 seconds. Pipe over cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.