Blast Off to Flavor with Homemade Cosmic Brownie Cupcakes!
Prepare for a dessert experience that’s truly out of this world! If you grew up loving those iconic, fudgy cosmic brownies with their colorful candy sprinkles, get ready to rediscover that joy, but elevated to a whole new galaxy. This isn’t just any recipe; we’re crafting homemade Cosmic Brownie Cupcakes from scratch, with absolutely no mixes in sight, ensuring every bite is pure, unadulterated chocolate bliss.
These cupcakes are designed to transport your taste buds straight to dessert heaven. Imagine a rich, intensely chocolatey brownie baked into a perfect cupcake form, then topped with a luscious, dark chocolate ganache that truly melts in your mouth. But the cosmic magic doesn’t stop there! Just like the original, these beauties are adorned with those vibrant, rainbow-colored candy-coated chocolate chips that bring all the fun and nostalgia.
So, ditch the box mixes and prepare to create something truly spectacular. This recipe promises not only incredible flavor and an irresistibly fudgy texture but also a delightful trip down memory lane. Get ready to bake up a batch of these stellar treats and watch them disappear faster than a shooting star!
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Ingredients:
For the cupcakes –
- 1 ½ c sugar
- 1 ½ c flour
- ¾ c Hershey’s dark cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 t baking powder
- ½ t salt
- ¾ c milk
- ¾ c water
- ¼ c oil
- 1 t vanilla
For the ganache topping –
- 1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ c heavy cream
- Candy-coated chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with cupcake liners, set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
- Add in the eggs, milk, water, oil, and vanilla. Mix well, scraping down the sides and mixing again.
- Divide the batter between the cupcake liners and fill until about 1/2 -⅔ full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 14-15 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before decorating.
- For the topping – in a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream and chocolate chips. Heat in the microwave for one minute. Stir well until the mixture is smooth. Allow to cool slightly before decorating.
- To decorate – scoop a spoonful of chocolate ganache over each cupcake and spread evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the candy-coated chocolate chips over the ganache.
Enjoy!
Storage: Cupcakes should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Homemade Cosmic Brownie Cupcakes
This isn't just any recipe; we're crafting homemade Cosmic Brownie Cupcakes from scratch, with absolutely no mixes in sight, ensuring every bite is pure, unadulterated chocolate bliss.
Ingredients
- For the cupcakes -
- 1 ½ c sugar
- 1 ½ c flour
- ¾ c Hershey’s dark cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 t baking powder
- ½ t salt
- ¾ c milk
- ¾ c water
- ¼ c oil
- 1 t vanilla
- For the topping -
- 1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ c heavy cream
- Candy coated chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with cupcake liners, set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
- Add in the eggs, milk, water, oil and vanilla. Mix well - scraping down the sides and mixing again.
- Divide the batter between the cupcake liners and fill until about 1/2 -⅔ full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 14-15 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before decorating.
- For the topping - in a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream and chocolate chips. Heat in the microwave for one minute. Stir well until the mixture is smooth. Allow to cool slightly before decorating.
- To decorate - scoop a spoonful of chocolate ganache over each cupcake and spread evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the candy coated chocolate chips over the ganache.
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