Happy National Chocolate Cupcake Day!

INGREDIENTS CUPCAKES:

· ½ cup molasses

· 1 stick butter, melted

· 2 large eggs

· ¼ cup sugar

· 1 box DCD Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Mix

INGREDIENTS FROSTING:

· 1½ sticks butter

· 1½ cups heavy cream

· 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed

· 4 large egg yolks, slightly beaten

· 1¼ cups sweetened flaked coconut

· 2½ cups pecans (10 oz), coarsely shopped

· 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

INGREDIENTS GARNISH:

· Whipped cream, for garnish

· 2 oz (1 bar) DCD Chef-Series Dark Chocolate, shredded for garnish

TOOLS:

· DCD Spatula

· DCD Offset Spatula

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a standard 12-cupcake pan with paper cups. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the

molasses, butter, eggs and sugar together. Pour in the gingerbread mix, mixing until just combined.

2. Divide batter evenly among the cupcake cups and bake in the middle of the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out almost clean.

3. While the cupcakes bake, prepare the frosting. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, and

egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the coconut, pecans, and vanilla. Cool, stirring occasionally, until the frosting is thick enough to spread, about 45 minutes. When cupcakes have cooled, spread frosting onto cupcakes. Garnish each cupcake with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings if desired.

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Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Mix

Let me tell you about this stuff..... OMG it's new on the list for Dove Chocolate Discoveries. Here is what they have to say about it:
The smell of gingerbread baking is like a warm welcome home! But this is a deluxe gingerbread with bourbon vanilla sugar, and imported spices that balance the yummy chocolate chips. make gingerbread cookies, persons or even a holiday ginger cake. Just add DCD Merlot Fudge Sauce and OMG you have the best treat around.

Now if that doesn't sound yummy I don't know what does. Click on the Dove Chocolate Discoveries logo to the right and check out my whole line of awesome chocolate items. Be sure to contact me for exclusive discounts!

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Entertain with Chocolate

Chocolate is truly the universal treat. Here is one great idea for those cold winter days:

Hot Cocoa Mug Cakes:
Makes 2 cups/servings

Ingredients:
2/3 Cup DCD Dark Sipping Chocolate
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 extra-large egg
1/2 cup of milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 DCD Mint Baking Bits, plus a bit more for grating
2 dollops marshmallow cream or fluff
2 DCD chef-Series Dark Chocolate bars, melted (4oz)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees In a medium bowl combine sipping chocolate, flour, and sugar. Whisk in egg, milk, and oil, mix well. Add mint bits and stir to combine ( for extra chocolate boost add the melted Dark Chocolate) Divide between two 10oz oven-safe mugs.

Bake mugs in oven for 15 minutes, or until set. Cake may rise slightly over the top of the mug. Cool 15 minutes or until warm to touch. Add marshmallow cream

Garnish Ideas:
Crated DCD mint backing bits or ice cream

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HAPPY TASTING!