devil's food cupcakes

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19 Pinches
Coram, NY
Updated on Sep 13, 2013

Recipe comes from a book called "Family Favorites, Muffins and Cupcakes-printed in England. There is no author listed.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 18 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 tablespoons soft margarine
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 - large eggs
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • FROSTING INGREDIENTS
  • 4/2 ounces semisweet chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • CHOCOLATE CURLS
  • 3 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate

How To Make devil's food cupcakes

  • Step 1
    Put 18 paper baking liners in a muffin pan.
  • Step 2
    Put the margarine, sugar, eggs, flour, baking soda and cocoa in a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer beat together until just smooth. Using a metal spoon, fold in the sour cream. Spoon batter into paper liners.=
  • Step 3
    Bake the cupcakes in a preheated 350F oven for 20 minutes or until well risen and firm to the touch. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
  • Step 4
    To make frosting. Break the chocolate into a heat proof bowl. Set the bowl over a gently simmering double boiler and heat unill melted, stir occasionally. Remove from heat and cool slightly, then whisk in the sugar and sour cream until combined. Spread frosting over top of cupcakes and let set in refrigerator before serving. If liked, serve decorated with chocolate curls made by shaving semisweet chocolate with potato peeler.

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Method: Bake
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