Choco Almond Cupcake ( Cupcakes Recipe)
by Tarla Dalal
23 Dec 2014
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Chocolate and almond are a made-for-each other combination—and they present an unforgettable duet in this luxurious cupcake. Almond, almond essence and melted chocolate make the frosting very different from the rest of the cupcakes; and a cherry on top gives the perfect finish to it! make it an unforgettable after-dinner treat, by serving with chocolate ice-cream, topped with roasted almonds.
Choco Almond Cupcake ( Cupcakes Recipe) recipe - How to make Choco Almond Cupcake ( Cupcakes Recipe)
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Makes 6 cupcakes
6 chocolate sponge
For The Frosting
6 tbsp butter
12 tbsp icing sugar
4 1/2 tbsp melted chocolate mixed with 1 tsp milk
3 tbsp powdered almonds (badam)
1/2 tsp almond essence
For The Garnish
6 tbsp soaked , de-skinned and chopped almonds (badam)
6 cherries
Method
For the frosting
How to proceed
For the frosting
- For the frosting
- Put the butter in a bowl and beat it with the help of a spatula.
- Add the icing sugar and mix well.
- Add the melted chocolate, powdered almonds and almond essence, mix well and keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Fill the frosting in a piping bag as shown on page 20 and pipe out swirls of your choice on each cupcake.
- Garnish each cupcake with almonds covering the frosting evenly and top with a cherry.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrient values per cupcake
| Energy | 622 cal |
| Protein | 7.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 46 g |
| Cholesterol | 73.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 999.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 7.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 113.3 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Magnesium | 125.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 176 mg |
| Sodium | 279.9 mg |
| Potassium | 457.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
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