Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes

I’ve had my eye on this chocolate mousse cupcake recipe for quite some time. The cupcakes finally made their way to the top of my must-bake list recently when I needed to bring a dessert to a cookout. The host requested something chocolate and these definitely fit that bill.

The great thing about this recipe is that the batter and the frosting are basically the same thing, so you don’t have to worry about making frosting in addition to the cupcake batter. Everyone really enjoyed the chocolateness of these guys. My favorite part was the mousse frosting. It was ridiculous. Even Hubby agreed that it was awesome, and he’s quite the chocolate mousse fan.

In the end, the mousse didn’t hold it’s shape very well after being piped onto the cupcake. Next time (and I’m positive there will be a next time), I think I’ll just spread the mousse on the top of the cupcakes with a spatula.

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Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes

Ingredients:

4 heaping Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt, plus good pinch for the egg whites
10 ounces dark chocolate
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
6 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together and set aside.

Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler or microwave. Don't cook -- the chocolate and butter should be just melted. Stir and set aside.

Beat egg yolks and sugar until light yellow and foamy. Beat in the melted chocolate until totally blended.

Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff but not dry. Gently fold into chocolate mixture. Divide mixture into two parts and put one of them in the refrigerator to be used later to frost cupcakes. Gently whisk flour mixture into other half until it is completely absorbed.

Fill cupcake papers about 2/3 full with batter and bake for 15-20 minutes. Don't overcook. Cupcakes should be just cooked and moist in the center. Remove from oven and cool.

When cupcakes are cool, frost with remaining chocolate mousse.

Recipe as seen on How to Eat a Cupcake, originally from Cupcakes Galore by Gail Wagman

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12 Responses to “S’mores Brownies”

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    Boston Food Diary — October 6, 2010 at 1:07 pm

    whoa…I think I’m speechless! I have seen S’mores Brownies before, I have even tasted them- in well known restaurants- and these look 100% better and tastier! Well done- I might be knocking on your door for a taste!!!

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    vickdn — October 6, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    here is another smores recipe I just saw… if you are looking for more smores recipes!

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    vickdn — October 6, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    it would help if I gave you the link…. lol enjoy!

    http://www.visionsofsugarplum.com/2010/10/smores-biscotti.html

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    Fun and Fearless in Beantown — October 6, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    I just saw your photos and seriously almost drooled. You never cease to amaze me Jen!

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    Jen — October 6, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    vickdn – I saw that smores biscotti this morning! Looks great.

    Fun and Fearless – don’t get any drool on your monitor!

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    Eliana — October 6, 2010 at 6:13 pm

    I’m not surpsied everyone at your work loved these. They look amazing!

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    newlywed — October 6, 2010 at 10:09 pm

    Wow! These look like a great excuse to buy a kitchen torch!

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    Lindsay — October 6, 2010 at 10:22 pm

    Yum! I love love love s’mores. I even make them in the winter using the gas stove, so this recipe is definitely going to make it on my list of ones to try 🙂

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    kitchenmisfit — October 10, 2010 at 9:05 pm

    Looks amazing! Can’t wait to make them!

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    nutmegnanny — October 12, 2010 at 2:38 am

    I love S’mores brownies! The combination of all the flavors, in a less messy bar form, make me smile 🙂

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    nutmegnanny — October 12, 2010 at 2:38 am

    I love S’mores brownies! The combination of all the flavors, in a less messy bar form, make me smile 🙂

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    stacey — January 13, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    I’m making them right now..It seemed that during cooking one row of my graham crackers started to rise to the surface of the brownies…and the center is still undercooked but the edges are cooked.. I hope they turn out ok…They look awesome

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