6 April 2011

chocolate cupcakes













The other day a good friend of mine asked me if I could make some cupcakes for the birthday of his daughter who is 3 years old, is widely used in the Birthdays (including weddings and other) in serving cupcakes instead of cake, I for kids ideal match, especially those who are little, they love these more than cake.

Anyway I said OK  but I hired my daughter who is wonderful to decorate and this week with other  thousands of things we had to do we finally   test this recipe (there are many recipes for frosting) and we loved it .
I decorate someones  but most of these  was garnish by María Esperanza, my daughter, she loves to make it.
Here is the recipe if you want to try.
I adapted the cupcakes recipe from Platos y Copas, 2010.

















Ingredients

(12 cupcakes)
Dough

2 eggs
3/4 cup of sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 cup of milk
1/2 cup of corn oil
2 cups of flour all purpose
2 tablespoon of baking powder
1/2 cup dark chocolate(bitter) chopped
2 tablespoon sweet chocolate powder
1 spoonful of milk

frosting

125 grs. cream cheese softened 
100 grs. of butter  unsalted softened
2 cups of icing sugar
some colours to garnish
and flowers or others for garnish
(in special stores)

Method

Preheat oven at 170°c.
In a bowl beat the eggs  with sugar until will foamy.
Add the vanilla, milk and oil.
Beat to incorporate.
Add the flour and baking powder.
Mix and set aside.

In other bowl  with a sauce pan with water (bain marie) melt the chocolate with the spoonful of milk by about 1 or 2 minutes, stir all the time, Cut the fire and incorporate to the batter. Mix well.

In place muffin tin and fill capsules of paper with this mixture.


Bake by 18 to 20 minutes or until dry and firm.


Remove and cool completely before decorating.

Frosting

Soften cream cheese, add butter, mix well and then adding a little sugar, mix well.


Divide  into two or three bowls and addsmall drops of color into.


To decorate fill a plastic sleeve and keep trying to decorate with flowers or otherwise. Keep them at fridge to keep firm.

 

EN ESPAÑOL















El otro día una amiga me preguntó si podía hacerle unos cupcakes para el cumpleaños de la hija que cumple 3 años, se usa mucho en las clebraciones infantiles en vez de tortas sobre todo en niños pequeños, les encanta el cupcake y es hasta más fácil para comerselo.(Incluso se hacen cupcakes con motivos especiales no sólo para cumpleaños, Bodas,bautizos etc.)

Dije que si pero le pedí ayuda a la Espe (mi hija) porque es fantastica para adornar (es como artista) así que hicimos una prueba el Sábado pasado y nos gustó mucho la receta.
Esta receta está adaptada de Platos y Copas 2010.

Ingredientes masa
(12  cupcakes)
2 huevos
3/4 taza de azúcar
1 cucharadita esencia de vainilla
1 taza de leche
1/2 taza de aceite de maiz
2 cucharadas de polvos de hornear
1/2 taza de chocolate bitter picado
2 cucharadas de chocolate en polvo
1 cucharada de leche
moldes para muffins

Frosting

1/2 pan de queso crema (125 grs.)
100 grs. de mantequilla sin sal suavizada
2 tazas de azúcar glass o en polvo

Preparación

Precalentar el horno a 170°c.
En un bol batir los huevos con el azúcar hasta que estén espumosas.
Agregar la vainilla,la leche y el aceite y seguir uniendo hasta incrporar bien.
Añadir la harina  y los polvos de hornear.Mezclar y reservar.

En una olla a baño maría, derretir los chocolate con la cucharada de leche revolviendo siempre, hacerlo a fuego bajo.
Incorporar al batido anterior hasta homogeneizar bien.
Repartir en lascápsulas de papel que se colocan dentro de  los muffins.
Hornear de 15 a 20 minutos. O hasta que esten secos y firmes.
Retirar y dejar enfriar.
Para decorarlos deben estar totalmente frios.

Frosting

En un bol mezclar el queso crema, la mantequilla y agregarle el azúcar glass de a poco. Unir bien.
Dividir para hacer dos o tres colores. Solo poner unas gotas. Con una manga plástica rellenar con la crema y adornar.hacerlo como en círculo
Adornar con flores u otros.
Cuando estén listos colocarlos en el refrigerador así la mezcla se asienta y queda más compacta.

Tip: Los adornos como flores y otros se encuentran en lugares especializados (como Cherry) las mostacillas y perlitas en los Supermercados.


58 comments:

  1. Gloria, your presentation is quite lovely. It's very pretty and very spring with small flowers. Caro B.

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  2. What gorgeous cupcakes and how sweet of you to make them for your friends son's b-day!

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  3. Gloria imagino lo buenos que deben de estar pero es que además son preciosos. QUe bonitos! esas flores son divinas! Feliz día y saludos desde españa bajo un maravilloso sol.

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  4. Pero bueno!!, tu hija es una artistaza!!!!!, aunque claro teniendote como madre eso es normal!..es tan bonito que los hijos hereden las pasiones de una!, te sientes tan orgullosa!!!
    Vuestros cupcakes son maravillosos y estoy segura que a la mamá de la cumpleañera le encantaron, verdad?? ;)
    Mil besitos Gloria bonita!!!

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  5. Your chocolate cupcakes look so pretty! I really love those little flowers atop.

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  6. Gloria I really love cupcakes; much better than a big cake and they freeze very well. What beautiful decorations;perfect for a birthday of a wedding.
    Rita

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  7. These are so lovely! Your daughter did a fabulous job on the decorating too. I love the flowers and silver beads. :)

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  8. Gloria que cosa más rica, felicitá a tu hija de mi parte. Se ven preciosas.
    Besos

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  9. Te quedaron preciosos, felicidades también a Espe, lo hace fantástico.
    Me gustó tu receta, el aceite de maíz me tinca mucho, aquí nunca he visto.
    Un beso amiga.

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  10. estupenda entrada, muy buena y muy original, me encanta leerte
    besos

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  11. Preciosos cupcakes! tu hija una artista, han quedado divinos y apetitosos, felicitaciones a las dos y besitos

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  12. wow...such lovely pancakes...I'm drooling over these pics :-)

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  13. Que bonitos, la verdad es que están preciosos y encima ricos que tienen que estar.

    Saludos

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  14. Thanks a lot Caro, gloria

    Thanks Chels we really enjoyed made them! gloria

    Gracias Odile, me encanta tu avatar (adoro a la Pucka) que bueno que les llega el sol a España, gloria

    Gracias Juani, la Espe adora hacer estas cosas además ya para la Navidad ayudó a mi mami a hacer galletas de Navidad y ella las decoraba así que tiene experiencia, la verdad siempre ha sido una artista, gloria

    Thanks so much Angie!! gloria

    Thanks Rita, we love too, huggs gloria

    Thanks ungourmet, really Esperanza love make them! gloria

    Gracias Annie, ya le dije que a Uds. les gustó mucho, gracias, gloria

    Gracias Kako, ya sabes que la artista es la Espe, este Sábado tenemos que hacer la entrega más grande, cariños amiga, gloria

    Gracias Elena, espero que estes bien, ya te iré a ver y me contarás, un abrazo, gloria

    Gracias Pamela, gloria

    Thanks Only fish recipes, gloria

    Gracias José Manuel, es verdad, muy importante que queden ricos, un abrazo, gloria

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  15. Those cupcakes are just darling. They'd definitely catch anyone's eye.

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  16. Your daughter is so brilliant with all these decorations. The cupcakes are very pretty.

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  17. Oh how pretty! And I am sure they taste as good as they are pretty. Good job!

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  18. These are so beautiful and I am sure the Birthday girl loved them. Seems as if your daughter has a beautiful talent as well, much like her mother :)

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  19. Quedaron muy lindos, felicidades a tu hija, muy buena mano como la mamá!

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  20. So pretty! Fit for a queen I am sure :0)

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  21. Te quedaron preciosos, felicitaciones a la artista,tiene a quién salir...! Estarán deliciosos.Besos

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  22. Dear Gloria, your cupcakes look really pretty and delicious. I love cupcakes too. I love the smooth icing frosting on them plus the cutesy decor on top of the cupcakes. :) xx

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  23. Cupcakes always delicious!
    PS I've just used the same your flowers on my cupcake cookies . . .but my flowres are purple!! LOL ♥

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  24. These are adorable and the decorations turned out fabulously! Bet they tasted great too!

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  25. So pretty with the flower decorations on top!

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  26. What lovely cupcakes. I'm sure they were delicious!

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  27. Me encanto tu receta es muy buena Creo que es una muy buena alternativa para los cumple de los niños
    besos

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  28. That was really sweet of you to bake these for that little guy. What are those silver balls?

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  29. These are adorable and remind us that Spring is here Gloria!!

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  30. Thank you for your visit...I love your cupcakes, they are so cheery and beautiful. Come say hi any time :D

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  31. The consideration of around the world people...
    IT will become the driving force to let Japan be Re-birth.

    Thanks to all of Warm Cordiality.

    From Japan, ruma

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  32. que ricos, tienen una pinta estupenda, besitos desde londres!

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  33. How pretty, Gloria, and I love how you have decorated them. I do love chocolate :)

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  34. Thanks Lisa I wanna add these cupcakes your sweet Saturdays, x gloria

    Thanks dear Zoe, x gloria

    Thanks Alicia, blessings, gloria

    Merci beaucoup Isabelle, gloria

    Thnaks Magic of Spice, xx gloria

    Gracias Pilar, es una muy buena ayudante, x gloria

    Chele thanks so much I hope they love them! gloria

    Gracias Rosana, really es una muy buena receta, cariños, gloria

    Thanks Joanne really were yummy!

    Gloria

    Thanks so much Corine, gloria

    Manu, really what nice! is an small world! gloria

    Thanks five stars! gloria

    Thanks Beth, they were really nice! gloria

    Cierto Angélica
    a porque a los niños les encantan los cupcakes, gloria

    Thanks Aaron, these little silver balls are specially for garnish cakes and cupcakes, My mom used all the time when I was a child, gloria

    Thanks Vall, really look like spring! gloria

    Thanks Julie nic eto meet you, I love your blog, gloria

    Thanks Ruma, thanks for stoppin g by Im glad you are OK! gloria

    Gracias Pity, que tiempo que no nos hablabamos, gracias por venir, gloria

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  35. Thnaks dear, and thanks for stopping by, gloria

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  36. Both you and your daughter made such beautiful cupcakes! Love the flowers :)

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  37. They look pretty AND delicious.

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  38. They're so beautiful, I bet the birthday girl was tickled pink! Plus, YUM, they sound delicious :D

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  39. My grand-daughter would LOVE these cupcakes. I can't wait to show her this post, Gloria.

    What a lucky birthday girl to have two "pros" prepare her cupcakes. Thank you so much for sharing...

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  40. Love the plate
    Love the cakes
    Love the lighting on the photograps

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  41. how cute!! i love the color of the frsoting and they are decorated super cute, perfect for a bday!!

    sweetlife

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  42. These really are quite beautiful. They'd be perfect on my Easter dessert table. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  43. How prettily decorated these cupcakes are.

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  44. Ay Gloria! Tú como siempre, te luces con estas recetas tan ricas y con resultados tan bonitos que nos compartes. Qué ganas de hacer uno de estos... no soy muy buena en repostería, pero capaz que me anime el día menos pensado ;)
    Te mando un abrazo y enhorabuena por tu hija artista. Les quedaron bellamente decorados.

    http://elpuntodelcaramelo.blogspot.com

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  45. Your cupcakes are very pretty! Your daughter is so good at decorating. Looks delicious too!

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  46. Hola Gloria

    I love cupcakes and these look so cute!

    Maria
    x

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  47. Thanks Lizzy this weekend we have to do a lot more! x gloria

    Thanks Pam, xxgloria

    Thanks a lot girl chef! gloria

    Thanks Louise I hope your grandaughter love these, have a nice weekend, gloria

    Thanks my dear Cynthia, Dis you believe I was remember you and think I have to stopping by in Cynthia blog?? I love the plates too are my new sin (I bought some days a go!!!) gloria

    Thanks sweet life! gloria

    Thanks so much Mary, blessings to you! gloria

    Thanks Maggie and thanks for stopping by, gloria

    Gracias Natalia, la verdad es que he ido aprendiendo, mi hija es una artista nata e incluso le gusta trabajar sola.
    En la decoración creo que es práctica e imaginación. un abrazo, gloria

    Thanks Kitchen flavours, gloria

    Thanks dear María, happy to see you, x gloria

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  48. Mamma mia che bellezza che sai preparare!
    Ti auguro un sereno week end a te e a tutta la tua famiglia!
    Buona giornata, Barbara

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  49. ils sont délicieux et une belle présentation bravo ma chère
    bonne soirée

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  50. Gloria...I'm so glad that I backtracked. I would have missed your adorable cupcakes and that would have been a shame. I do love the way you and your daughter put your personal touches on the garnish...so pretty ;o) Your friends are lucky to have you.

    Ciao for now,
    Claudia

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  51. These are lovely cupcakes. What a beautiful table, these make.

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  52. What lovely looking cupcakes - your daughter has the creative flair.

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  53. Qué pinta más rica tienen esos cupcakes, seguro que quedaron encantados, gracias por la receta, probaré a hacerla, un saludo

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  54. Bonjour ou bonne nuit! je te pique une de ces petites merveilles. Le chocolat pour le tonus, la gourmandise et l'insouciance de le manger. Bises et à bientôt ma jolie Gloria

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