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Paula Deen’s Chocolate Spice Cupcakes….Microwaveable Cupcakes!

February 25, 2011 By denise 9 Comments

Who knew you could make cupcakes —- in the microwave! I am always up for a cupcake, or two, but can never trust myself to eat just one if I bake 18-24. I always have the best of intentions to take them into the office but by the time it’s time to go there, it seems they’ve all but disappeared. And the thought of having to mix up all that batter, scoop them in the tins and then wait for them to bake, not to mention decorate them, is just sometimes too much to handle.

But, alas, Paula Deen has come up with a recipe for just a couple (mine actually made three) of cupcakes in under two minutes. Genius! These look like they are going to explode right over the top but then flatten back down once you take them out of the microwave. Quick and tasty. (Notice I made three but only two got decorated. By the time I turned around from putting some powdered sugar on one, someone had already come by and eaten one!)


Chocolate Spice Cupcakes (Recipe adapted from Paula Deen)

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 ½ teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon espresso powder
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
4 ½ teaspoons milk
1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 egg, lightly whipped
Lite cool whip or confectioners sugar

Instructions:

Whisk flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, espresso powder and ginger in a small bowl. Mix in milk, butter, and egg. Divide evenly between three silicone cupcake liners.

Microwave on medium for one minute. Microwave again on medium for thirty seconds. If the cupcakes do not bounce back when lightly touched, repeat this step.

Top with powdered sugar or Lite Cool Whip.

Note: You can get the silicone wrappers at Michael’s (and use a 40% off coupon to get a bargain). And look, I used Paula Deen’s stencils to decorate (also at Michael’s for $1 I believe).




Linked to Tidy Mom’s I’m Loving It Fridays, Sweets For A Saturday and Sweet Tooth Fridays.

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Comments

  1. Allison @ Alli 'n Son says

    February 25, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    How easy is this! Love that you can make them so quickly.

    I'd love to have you share this recipe with Sweet Tooth Friday! http://alli-n-son.com/2011/02/24/cream-cheese-brownies/
    Reply
  2. Amy says

    February 26, 2011 at 5:10 am

    Wow, so simple and easy...I don't think anyone can resist good looking cupcakes like these.

    Amy
    http://utry.it
    Reply
  3. Katie @ This Chick Cooks says

    February 26, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    These are so cute. I love paula deen. She always has some awesome recipes.
    Reply
  4. Laura says

    February 27, 2011 at 12:59 am

    Oh this is great--I have to try this with my kids. My husband is doing ww and I hate to make too much dessert.
    Reply
  5. Denise says

    February 27, 2011 at 7:51 am

    Thanks everyone. Hope you try them.
    Reply
  6. Cristina | Positively Beauty says

    February 27, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    I've never used a microwave for baking, but this sounds like a delicious recipe, and I like the fact that you can make only three. I'll definitely try these!
    Reply
  7. Amy says

    March 1, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    Hi again....I'm hosting the Culinary Smackdown Battle for March--the theme is Cookies. Would you like to join in for the fun? It doesn' have to be a new post on your blog. You can pick your favorite cookie from your previous post too. All you have to do is link up your cookie creation. I have some great prizes waiting. Hope to see your entry soon!

    Amy
    http://utry.it/2011/03/culinary-smackdown-battlecookies.html
    Reply
  8. Lisa says

    March 3, 2011 at 7:31 am

    I've got all the ingredients to make this and I just can't believe that it can be made in the microwave. I do have a question though. In lieu of silicone cupcake liners, could something else be used to make them in? Or, if I do use a 6 muffin silicone pan that I have, is it alright if I leave three of the cups empty?
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  9. Denise says

    March 4, 2011 at 3:37 am

    @Lisa, I haven't attempted to make them in anything else in the microwave. And I'm not sure of the 6 silicone pan. It would probably be ok. I did bake some muffins in the oven using a 6 silicone pan and left some empty and it was fine. I hope they turn out ok for you. Enjoy.
    Reply

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