Chocolate Hennessy Cupcake Recipe

May 09, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

If you are looking for a decadent treat to make for your next special occasion, then look no further than these Chocolate Hennessy Cupcakes. These cupcakes are made with a rich chocolate cake base and a boozy Hennessy-flavored frosting that is sure to be a hit with your guests. The cupcakes are topped with a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips that add a bit of crunch to the soft and moist cupcakes. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your friends and family and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

These Chocolate Hennessy Cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any special occasion. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or just a special night out, these cupcakes are sure to impress. The rich chocolate cake combined with the boozy Hennessy-flavored frosting creates a flavor combination that will tantalize the taste buds. The mini chocolate chips add a bit of crunch to the soft and moist cupcakes, and the frosting is just the right amount of sweetness to pull it all together. These cupcakes are sure to be the talk of the town!

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup Hennessy cognac
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
For the Frosting:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons Hennessy cognac
1-2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cupcake pan with liners and set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Beat in the vanilla, buttermilk, and Hennessy until fully combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.

Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 full with the batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.

To make the frosting, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, Hennessy, and heavy cream and beat until creamy. Frost the cupcakes and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips if desired.

Notes

These cupcakes are best served the same day they are made. The alcohol in the frosting will fade over time, so if you are planning to make them in advance, you may want to reserve some of the Hennessy to add to the frosting right before serving.

If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by combining 1/2 cup of milk with 1 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice. Let stand for 10 minutes before using.