Pumpkin-chocolate cupcakes
Description
Perfect with tea and coffee. These unique pastries will appeal to everyone.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Grease a square baking pan or dish. Line with parchment paper. Melt chopped chocolate and butter in a bowl set over a saucepan of boiling water, stirring occasionally.
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Step 2
2. Mix flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, and salt in a large bowl; set aside. Beat sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl with a mixer for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the flour mixture and beat until smooth. Pour half of the batter (about two cups) into a separate bowl and mix in the melted chocolate. If the mixture seems too thick, add a bit more batter (a few tablespoons).
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Step 3
3. In another bowl, mix the remaining batter, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour half of the chocolate batter into the prepared pan and smooth it with a rubber spatula.
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Step 4
4. Pour half of the pumpkin mixture on top. Add another chocolate layer, then another pumpkin layer. Work very quickly.
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Step 5
5. Gently swirl all the layers with a small spatula or table knife to create a marbled effect. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, if using.
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Step 6
6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet, then cut into 16 squares.