Dark Chocolate Cupcake with Chambord Infused Ganache Frosting

Absolutely sinful and delectable.  Perfect for Valentine’s!  Recipe courtesy of My Baking Addition. Yield: 24 cupcakes Ingredients: For the Cupcakes 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 3/4 cups good cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup buttermilk, shaken 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs,…

Cinn-Chili Chocolate Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream

Makes 30 cupcakes Ingredients: Cupcakes 2 cups sugar 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup Hershey’s cocoa 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water Chili chocolate (Lindt’s) Buttercream 1 cup butter, softened…

Carrot Cupcakes with Cardamom Cream Cheese Frosting

For the Cupcakes Makes 14-18 regular cupcakes 3 eggs 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup vegetable/canola oil 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 3 1/2 cups (about 3-4 large) carrots, grated 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1 tsp….