Comments on: Recipe: Mini Chili Chocolate Cupcakes with Chili Chocolate Ganache Frosting http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/?p=20 Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:14:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Terri Moreno http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/?p=20&cpage=1#comment-413670 Terri Moreno Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:10:05 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/recipe-mini-chili-chocolate-cupcakes-with-chili-chocolate-ganache-frosting/#comment-413670 I was wondering if I wanted to bake this as a cake would I just use an eight inch round pan? We are having a mexican feast for thanksgiving and I thought this would be a great finish!!!! Just wondering.. Thanks Terri I was wondering if I wanted to bake this as a cake would I just use an eight inch round pan? We are having a mexican feast for thanksgiving and I thought this would be a great finish!!!! Just wondering..
Thanks
Terri

]]> By: Diana http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/?p=20&cpage=1#comment-391166 Diana Sun, 12 Sep 2010 05:31:38 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/recipe-mini-chili-chocolate-cupcakes-with-chili-chocolate-ganache-frosting/#comment-391166 I made these cupcakes but read what you said about not noticing the heat, which is why I wanted to try them in the first place. I used Ancho Chili powder but added about 2 more tbl spoons and 1 tbl spoon of Chipotle chili powder and about a tbl spoon and a 1/2 of cayenne pepper. I was a little nervous using the chipotle but it really didn't give it too much of a different flavor. I just kept tasting the batter until I was satisfied. I made the frosting as you did. Needless to say I was very pleased with the heat of the cupcake. I also used Hershey's dark chocolate instead of unsweetened because it was calling my name from the pantry! I brought these to work and had mixed reactions (I expected that) I loved these, they were rich and gave me a nice kick at the end! I made these cupcakes but read what you said about not noticing the heat, which is why I wanted to try them in the first place. I used Ancho Chili powder but added about 2 more tbl spoons and 1 tbl spoon of Chipotle chili powder and about a tbl spoon and a 1/2 of cayenne pepper. I was a little nervous using the chipotle but it really didn’t give it too much of a different flavor. I just kept tasting the batter until I was satisfied. I made the frosting as you did. Needless to say I was very pleased with the heat of the cupcake. I also used Hershey’s dark chocolate instead of unsweetened because it was calling my name from the pantry! I brought these to work and had mixed reactions (I expected that) I loved these, they were rich and gave me a nice kick at the end!

]]> By: Zoe http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/?p=20&cpage=1#comment-43987 Zoe Thu, 15 Feb 2007 14:26:10 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/recipe-mini-chili-chocolate-cupcakes-with-chili-chocolate-ganache-frosting/#comment-43987 I made these last night with my husband for Valentine's Day and they were great. I'm a wimp when it comes to spicy stuff and like things pretty sweet, so I used not quite full tablespoons of the ancho chili powder. However, the spice was hardly noticeable and quite nice, so next time I'll definitely use heaping tablespoons. I got 27 regular sized cupcakes out of it, and baked them for 21 minutes. The only problem I had was that they fell while cooling. Any idea why that was? I followed the recipe exactly except for using light sour cream and light brown sugar (what I had on hand). Wonderful taste and texture though, and they came out so smooth and pretty. I made these last night with my husband for Valentine’s Day and they were great. I’m a wimp when it comes to spicy stuff and like things pretty sweet, so I used not quite full tablespoons of the ancho chili powder. However, the spice was hardly noticeable and quite nice, so next time I’ll definitely use heaping tablespoons. I got 27 regular sized cupcakes out of it, and baked them for 21 minutes. The only problem I had was that they fell while cooling. Any idea why that was? I followed the recipe exactly except for using light sour cream and light brown sugar (what I had on hand). Wonderful taste and texture though, and they came out so smooth and pretty.

]]> By: chockylit http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/?p=20&cpage=1#comment-133 chockylit Mon, 12 Dec 2005 05:43:00 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/recipe-mini-chili-chocolate-cupcakes-with-chili-chocolate-ganache-frosting/#comment-133 I have had the same happen to me. In my experience, the problem stems from ingredients like butter and eggs not being at room temperature before mixing. So, letting those items sit out for a couple of hours before starting, is one suggestion. And making sure everything is mixed up well. I also use a convection oven now, which I find helps keep the temp even. Good luck! I have had the same happen to me. In my experience, the problem stems from ingredients like butter and eggs not being at room temperature before mixing. So, letting those items sit out for a couple of hours before starting, is one suggestion. And making sure everything is mixed up well.

I also use a convection oven now, which I find helps keep the temp even.

Good luck!

]]> By: Anonymous http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/?p=20&cpage=1#comment-132 Anonymous Sun, 11 Dec 2005 18:27:00 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/recipe-mini-chili-chocolate-cupcakes-with-chili-chocolate-ganache-frosting/#comment-132 Hi, How do you get your cupcakes to have such smooth surfaces, and they all have uniform appearances. When I make my cupcakes, some come out of the oven with horns and others look like shriveled apples. I'd really appreciate your guidance in this matter. THANK YOU! Hi,

How do you get your cupcakes to have such smooth surfaces, and they all have uniform appearances. When I make my cupcakes, some come out of the oven with horns and others look like shriveled apples. I’d really appreciate your guidance in this matter. THANK YOU!

]]> By: rosebengal http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/?p=20&cpage=1#comment-131 rosebengal Mon, 08 Aug 2005 16:44:00 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/recipe-mini-chili-chocolate-cupcakes-with-chili-chocolate-ganache-frosting/#comment-131 Your photos are always fabulous but this latest batch had me obsessed. I made these this weekend for our block party and they were amazing. Hands down the best cupcakes I've ever made! I upped the ancho chiles to 3 heaping tbs (next time I'm buying more dried chiles to grind) and they were addictively good. You've inspired me to try an ancho chocolate next! Your photos are always fabulous but this latest batch had me obsessed. I made these this weekend for our block party and they were amazing. Hands down the best cupcakes I’ve ever made!

I upped the ancho chiles to 3 heaping tbs (next time I’m buying more dried chiles to grind) and they were addictively good.

You’ve inspired me to try an ancho chocolate next!

]]> By: violet http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/?p=20&cpage=1#comment-130 violet Thu, 04 Aug 2005 03:06:00 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/recipe-mini-chili-chocolate-cupcakes-with-chili-chocolate-ganache-frosting/#comment-130 you are absolutely brilliant. absolutely. i love it. LOVE IT. cheers. you are absolutely brilliant. absolutely. i love it.

LOVE IT. cheers.

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