The recipe resulted in denser cupcakes, with a deeper chocolate taste. The frosting was also very good, but mine were a bit grainy. Maybe you’re supposed to use a mixer, instead of hand mixing? I also think I baked them longer than I was supposed to because although the cupcakes were really soft after I took them out of the tin, after they cooled down they developed “crusts” (only on the edges though). But after you let them sit out for a day, they become moist again.
I made this all the way back in February. Just this past Saturday I made a birthday cake for my brother. Looking back at this recipe, I'm surprised by the similarity between the cake recipe I used and this cupcake recipe. I'll be sharing that recipe tomorrow hopefully, my blog's 1st birthday! I was shocked when I found out that tomorrow is the anniversary, because I always thought I made my blog in May. How forgetful I am!
Sour Cream Chocolate Cupcakes and Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting
Recipe from Baking Bites
Note: You can reduce the sugar by 1/4 cup without any consequences.
Finished batter, as easy as 1-2-3.
Cracked tops....
Making the frosting.
Melt butter and chocolate.
Add sour cream.
Done!
Oh this is exactly what I need now for my chocolate fix! Pass over 2 cupcakes Esther, heehee!
ReplyDelete:O OMG i'm freezing my butt of in the public library looking at this!! they look so good and moist i need to get some chocolate now! shall def make this!!! *runs off the buy some chocolate*
ReplyDeletethis is really chocolaty so yummy!
ReplyDeleteEsther, I love the sour cream frosting. Sounds really tempting.
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a wondeful day.
Cheers, Kristy
I love the crusts which form on cakes :D I usually peel them off and eat them while they're hot....haha :D I need to try this some time- I've always wanted to try using sour cream in chocolate cakes- your cupcakes look so yummy!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realise you started your blog last April! I don't know why but I thought youo'd been blogging for longer than that....:D
Your brother's rating for these cakes is too critical, should be more than 9.2. You know, siblings are typical critical with each other. I have heard about the wonder of sour cream in cake making but didn't use it as often because of its slight sourly taste and also high fat content.
ReplyDeleteHoney Bee Sweets, Haha, I’ll send some over. :) These days I feel like baking your sour cream marble cake, but I’m too lazy.
ReplyDeleteGrub, Sounds so cold! I hate cold weather; during cold days I don’t feel like moving at all. Lol Share your results with me when you make them. :D
Jess, yup, any chocolate lover would love this treat.
Kristy, Not everyone loves sour cream though. :/ Some might find it a bit tangy. Try it out one day when you have the time. :) You too!
Von, :D I love the insides of a cake; you can have my crusts. lol I love peeling off mantou skin, as weird as that sounds. These cupcakes are really easy to make, so they won’t take up too much of your time. Sour cream in cake = very moist.
For some reason I thought I started it in May….:D I never knew I would enjoy blogging so much either.
Zoe, That’s a good point. Whenever my brother gives me ratings at 9 or above I am quite satisfied. =) He is quite critical, but then I always know he’s honest. Unlike when I share treats with some friends, they may give compliments out of politeness (maybe). Sour cream is amazing in cake making. Try it out one day. You should try making Honey Bee Sweet’s sour cream marble cake. It was delicious and the sour cream wasn’t notable. (I didn’t think it was)
hahahaha cold weather is awesome :D i don't mind suffering in the cold, but in the heat...that's a bit much.
ReplyDeletebtw i made those cupcakes! was easy as and it's really moist! made minor adjustments to the mixture (reduced 1/2 cup sugar, halved the icing mixture: increased chocolate to 100g, more icing sugar, more butter so it was pipeable, tiny bit more than 1/4 cup sour cream)
don't know when i'll post them but here's the photo
http://www.flickr.com/photos/my-5th-home/5616183032/in/photostream
grub, My favorite weather is the type right after it rains, when it's sunny with a cool breeze.
ReplyDeleteNice adjustments! I'm glad you tried reducing the sugar even more to see how it went. I wasn't brave enough to do that. They look very cute! Nice decorations. :) Thanks for trying them out
Like every tip you've got here. Your successful adjustments surely will make you the way to a great baker one day. You are now actually! My daughters will surely love this recipe, in fact one is here beside me taking notes. Thanks for this Ester.
ReplyDeletelovely cupcakes
ReplyDeletedrocasanova, Aww, thank you. I still have many things I need to learn. I can only bake the basics right now. I hope you and your family enjoy this recipe! You're welcome, Nicole from Baking Bites is actually the person you should be thanking though. :) She shared this great recipe.
ReplyDeleteOlivia, Thank you! Also, welcome to my blog.