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Mini Coco-Almond Cupcakes

2/25/2011

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Eversince I went back to cooking and baking, my kids expectation about dinner, weekend meals and desserts changed.

Nowadays, my oldest son starts asking "what's for dinner" the minute I enter the house. If I ask him what does he feel like eating, he'll retort with "surprise me mommy" ala the animated movie Ratatouille.

So, to keep everyone happy, including me... I am always on the everlookout for new recipes.

Tip 1: If you don't want to make the ganache, use a store bought Betty Crocker Chocolate Frosting.
Tip 2: If you don't like orange, find other flavoured infused-chocolate
Tip 3: If you want a bigger sized cupcakes, scoop out a small top in the middle and fill with the ganache for a more decadent taste

Ingredients:
100 grams dark chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup ground almonds
3/4 cup self-raising flour
4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup caster (superfine) sugar
2 tbsps warm milk
orange-infused chocolate flakes

Chocolate Ganache:
100 grams dark chocolate, chopped
100 grams unsalted butter

Makes approx 55-60 mini cupcakes

Procedures:
Preheat the oven to 350F.

Process chopped chocolates in a processor until finely ground. Add the almonds and flour, process until just combined.

Beat the egg yolks and sugar with electric beaters for 2-3 minutes until thick and pale. Stir chocolate mixture, then the milk.

On a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whites into the imxture with a metal spoon until just combined.

Divide the mixture into the muffin cases, filling just 3/4 of the cases.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the centre. Transfer onto a wire rack to cool.

To make the ganache:
Place the chocolate and butter in a small heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water. Stir until smooth and combined. Refrigerate for 20 minutes, stirring occassionally until thickened.

Happy Eating!
2 Comments
nina link
2/25/2011 02:25:13 am

omg, you bought kitchen aid (on the background)? i want food processor but i want the cuisinart brand and the 12-cup capacity but too expensive here.

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Nina Aninias
2/25/2011 05:36:29 am

Santa Claus gifted me the Kitchen Aid. Though haven't used it as much, surprisingly :P

My food processor is alright so far, I haven't really pushed its capacity so I'm none the wiser. It's been with me for years, Kenwood, came in a set, Food Processor in two sizes, handheld Soup Whiz and a chopper... mostly used chopper (onion tear saver!).

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