Monday, June 29, 2020

Amazing Deep Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

3/4 cup cups warm water
3/4 cup Hershey's Special Dark cocoa powder

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon teaspoon salt

2 large eggs
1 TBS white vinegar and milk to make 3/4 cup
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp Irish whiskey (or vanilla extract)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners; makes 24.

Combine warm water and cocoa powder; whisk until blended. Set aside to allow flavor to bloom.

Combine vinegar and milk, set aside for 5-10 minutes.

Mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a stand mixer using a low speed until combined.

Add eggs, milk, water with cocoa, oil, and whiskey or vanilla. Beat on a medium speed until smooth, scraping the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl to blend.

Fill each cupcake 2/3 full.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until cupcakes test clean. Remove from tins and cool completely.I

Frost with Fudge Frosting, using Special Dark cocoa, and substituting Irish Whiskey for vanilla if desired.

Saturday, June 6, 2020

Al Pastor Salsa & Marinade

1 1/2 c fresh pineapple, cubed
1/2 white onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic
1 jalapeƱo, seeded and chopped
1 small poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 lime, juiced
1/2 can San Marino chipotle peppers with sauce
1 tsp Ancho chile powder
2 tsp Orange peel

Combine all ingredients in large glass bowl; use immersion blender to puree until smooth. Spoon over small cubed fresh pork and marinate for Street Tacos or use as salsa.