Star-Studded Celebration Cupcakes

Star-Studded Celebration Cupcakes
80 min.
36
182kcal

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Welcome to a delightful baking adventure with our Star-Studded Celebration Cupcakes! Perfect for any festive occasion, these cupcakes are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Imagine a soft, moist cupcake base infused with rich chocolate flavors, topped with creamy frosting and adorned with whimsical chocolate cutouts that will surely impress your guests.

What sets these cupcakes apart is the combination of sweet and unsweetened baking chocolates, creating a depth of flavor that is simply irresistible. The addition of sour cream ensures a tender crumb, while the hint of vanilla adds a warm, inviting aroma. Each bite is a celebration of textures and tastes, making them the ideal dessert for birthdays, anniversaries, or any gathering where you want to shine.

With a preparation time of just 80 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 36 cupcakes that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and fun to make. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let’s create some star-studded magic that will light up your dessert table!

Ingredients

  • oz bittersweet chocolate sweet
  • serving chocolate white melted
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • cups sugar 
  • 1.3 teaspoons baking soda 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cup water 
  • 0.8 cup cream sour
  • 0.3 cup shortening 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • oz baker's chocolate unsweetened cooled melted
  • container fluffy frosting white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • cookie cutter
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. In 1-quart saucepan, melt sweet baking chocolate over low heat, stirring frequently.
  2. Place waxed paper on cookie sheet.
  3. Spread melted chocolate in 8-inch square on waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  4. Remove chocolate from refrigerator; let stand until room temperature.
  5. Cut with cookie cutters of desired shapes and sizes. Refrigerate until ready to place on cupcakes. Carefully peel cutouts from waxed paper, handling as little as possible. Dip half of each cutout into melted white baking chocolate; refrigerate until set.
  6. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 36 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups. In large bowl, beat all remaining ingredients except frosting with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  7. Pour batter into muffin cups, filling each 1/2 full.
  8. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  9. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  10. Spread with frosting.
  11. Garnish with chocolate cutouts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories182kcal
Protein3.72%
Fat36.64%
Carbs59.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.72
Glycemic Load
15.36
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.2943478390251%

Flavonoids

Catechin
2.03mg
Epicatechin
4.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:181.79kcal
9.09%
Fat:7.63g
11.74%
Saturated Fat:3.03g
18.92%
Carbohydrates:27.96g
9.32%
Net Carbohydrates:26.99g
9.82%
Sugar:20.59g
22.88%
Cholesterol:12.12mg
4.04%
Sodium:138.8mg
6.03%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Caffeine:5.23mg
1.74%
Protein:1.74g
3.49%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.12%
Copper:0.16mg
7.79%
Iron:1.15mg
6.39%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.84%
Selenium:3.88µg
5.55%
Magnesium:18.37mg
4.59%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.25%
Phosphorus:40.35mg
4.04%
Folate:16.06µg
4.01%
Fiber:0.96g
3.85%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.29%
Vitamin K:3.06µg
2.91%
Vitamin B3:0.51mg
2.57%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.42%
Potassium:65.65mg
1.88%
Calcium:16.46mg
1.65%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.16%