Winter is Coming (Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcake)

Winter is coming and for those of us who have to endure the long winter for the final season GOT this is the cupcake for you. It is rich, spicy, and packs a punch just like my favorite nerdom TV show. Hunker down for this winter with this twist on a classic.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

















Chocolate Cake 

2 cups Non-Dairy Milk (Almond, Soy, Rice) 
2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar 
2/3 cup oil 
3 tsp vanilla 
1 1/2 cup sugar 
2 cup flour 
2/3 cup + 2 Tbsp Cocoa
4 Tbsp Instant Coffee or Instant Espresso (optional)
1 1/2 tsp baking soda 
1 tsp baking powder 
1/2 tsp salt 
Add 1 tsp of cinnamon
1/4 tsp Chili Powder
1/4 tsp Cayenne

Active Time: 20 Minutes
In Active Time: 30 Minutes
Yields: 2 9-inch Cakes

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350. In a liquid measuring cup pour the "milk" and the teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and put aside. Meanwhile in the bowl of the mixer, sift together all of the dry ingredients. Add the "milk," the oil, the sugar, and vanilla and mix together. Do not over mix. Pour the batter into two greased and lined with parchment 8 inch round cake pans, about a third to half of the way. Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely 

Chocolate Cinnamon Frosting 
1 Cup Butter (2 sticks cool) 
4 Cups confectioners Sugar sifted 
1 tsp vanilla 
3-5 Tbsp water
1 tsp of Cinnamon
1/3 cup of chocolate

Directions:

In a stand mixer, place the butter and vanilla and give it a quick mix. Add the confectioners sugar 2 cups at a time and whip for 3-5 minutes until the frosting is creamy and whipped texture.If the frosting is too thick add water one tablespoon at a time until you reach desired texture.

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