Name: Halloween Cupcakes
Prep time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Americana
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature to soften; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence; 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and at room temperature; 2 teaspoons instant coffee, or espresso powder dissolved in 1/2 cup of water; 2/3 cups semi-dark chocolate chips; 1 tub vanilla frosting; orange food coloring

Preparation

50 mins

Low

Place the oven rack in the bottom position and preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Place cupcake liners in a 12-cup muffin pan. Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. In a large bowl, beat the butter with a mixer on medium speed until the butter is creamed (30-60 seconds). With the mixer running, gradually add the sugar. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Continue beating on medium-high speed for another 2-3 minutes.