Mile High Rocky Road Cupcakes

Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Mile High Rocky Road Cupcakes
115 min.
12
280kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our Mile High Rocky Road Cupcakes, a delightful dessert that promises to elevate your baking game! These cupcakes are not only dairy-free but also packed with rich flavors that will leave everyone craving more. Imagine biting into a moist chocolate cupcake, perfectly complemented by a luscious, fluffy frosting that’s both light and decadent.

What sets these cupcakes apart is the unique combination of textures and tastes. The semisweet baking chocolate adds a deep, satisfying chocolate flavor, while the toasted pecans provide a delightful crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft, airy frosting. Each bite is a celebration of chocolatey goodness, making them the perfect treat for any occasion, from birthday parties to casual get-togethers.

With a total preparation time of just 115 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these scrumptious cupcakes to impress your friends and family. The recipe yields 12 servings, making it ideal for sharing—or keeping all to yourself! So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dessert that’s not only visually stunning but also a true crowd-pleaser. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • oz baker's chocolate cooled melted
  • box betty fun chocolate cupcake mix with vanilla cream filling
  • 0.3 teaspoon cream of tartar 
  •  egg whites 
  • 0.3 cup pecans toasted coarsely chopped
  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • muffin liners
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pan).
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. Make cupcake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and whole eggs. Fill muffin cups with batter and filling as directed.
  3. Bake 24 to 29 minutes or until surface of cupcakes appears dry. Cool 20 minutes; remove cupcakes from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  4. In 2-quart saucepan, heat sugar and 1/3 cup water to boiling over medium heat, without stirring. Boil about 3 minutes, without stirring, to 238F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water; remove from heat. In large bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar syrup, beating until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes.
  5. Spoon frosting into decorating bag fitted with #6 large round tip. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes. Spoon melted chocolate over frosting.
  6. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts

Calories280kcal
Protein5.38%
Fat29.42%
Carbs65.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.67
Glycemic Load
14.55
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.8608695651688%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.24mg
Delphinidin
0.17mg
Catechin
3.2mg
Epigallocatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
6.72mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:279.97kcal
14%
Fat:9.81g
15.09%
Saturated Fat:2.84g
17.77%
Carbohydrates:48.91g
16.3%
Net Carbohydrates:47.04g
17.11%
Sugar:34.83g
38.7%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:315.33mg
13.71%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.18%
100%
Caffeine:7.74mg
2.58%
Protein:4.03g
8.06%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.11%
Copper:0.33mg
16.46%
Iron:2.52mg
14%
Phosphorus:123.91mg
12.39%
Selenium:7.06µg
10.08%
Magnesium:36.33mg
9.08%
Fiber:1.87g
7.47%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.67%
Calcium:61.51mg
6.15%
Folate:24.54µg
6.14%
Zinc:0.85mg
5.68%
Potassium:194.85mg
5.57%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.57%
Vitamin B3:0.68mg
3.39%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
3%
Vitamin K:1.91µg
1.82%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.03%