Sweetie Pie and Cupcakes

Cacao Chocolate Cupcakes

These amazingly decadent cacao chocolate cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just as a fun dessert. The cupcakes are made with cacao tea which has a delicious chocolate flavor. The cacao is very easy to substitute and adds an incredible richness to these cupcakes.

CourseDessert, Party Food
CuisineAmerican

Servings	Prep Time
24cupcakes	20minutes

Cook Time

18minutes

Servings	Prep Time
24cupcakes	20minutes

Cook Time

18minutes

Ingredients

Cacao Chocolate Cupcakes

1 + 1/2cups Sugar
1/2cup Brown Sugar
2cups All-Purpose Flour
1/2cup Trader Joes Unsweetened Chocolate Cocoa
1/4cup Cacao Chocolate BarChopped
1 + 1/2tsp Baking Powder
1 + 1/2tsp Baking Soda
1tsp Salt
2 Eggs
1/2cup Milk
1/4cup Vegetable Oil
2tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2cup Cacao TeaPrepared 1 Tbsp of cacao tea husks steeped in 3/4 cup water, reduces to about 1/2 cup

Cacao Frosting

1cup Buttersoftened
4cups Confectioners’ sugar
1-2Tbsp Cacao Teasteeped and cooled
1tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Instructions for Cacao Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Spray liners with non-stick spray.
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Stir slowly to combine.
To the dry ingredients, add 2 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 tsp vanilla and mix well, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Add the 1/2 cup cacao tea (being careful not to splash!) Combine with a mixer or a whisk. Once combined, use an ice cream scooper to scoop batter into each liner cup (fill each cup only 3/4 full).
Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes. Check cupcakes by inserting a toothpick or sharp knife into the center to make sure they are done (knife should come out clean). Let cool before adding frosting to the top.

Instructions for Cacao Frosting

Add butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and 1 Tbsp cooled cacao tea into a large mixing bowl. Combine with a mixer on medium speed. If you want the frosting thinner, add another Tbsp of cacao tea and combine with mixer.
Use a piping bag with a decorating tip to add cacao frosting to the cupcakes.