Brownie Cupcakes

10
Jul
2013

Brownie Cupcakes

categories: Lifestyle, My Home and Garden, My Recipes

Redemption cupcakes. Cupcakes you bake to redeem yourself after the cupcakes you brought to work last week (made from a recipe you’d never tried before) were an epic fail. That’s what my sister calls the cupcakes she brought to our family watercolor fest. Made with just five ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these decadent brownie cupcakes any time–whether you need to redeem yourself or not. These cupcakes are so moist that icing is not necessary, but if you’re an icing lover this fluffy white icing made with marshmallow cream is the perfect topping. Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make my sister’s redemption cupcakes:

Ingredients

1 cup butter, melted
4 squares semisweet baking chocolate
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Combine the melted butter and chocolate until the chocolate is melted. Add the remaining ingredients. Pour into a cupcake pan prepared with cupcake liners. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Icing Ingredients

1 jar marshmallow cream
1 stick butter
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth and fluffy.

So the next time you serve a dessert that flops to friends or coworkers and you want to restore their faith in your cooking skills, redeem yourself with these babies.

25 Comments on Brownie Cupcakes

Cindy D.
July 10, 2013 at 1:37 pm (4 years ago)

Oh dear! I am SO interested in this tale of failed cupcakes. Did she forget the sugar? Did people take a bite and throw the rest away?

Icing for me. Particularly if it has marshmallow cream!
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- afternoonartist
  July 13, 2013 at 12:50 pm (4 years ago)
  
  So I was a bit distracted when my sister was recounting the story–I was noshing on one of her delicious brownie cupcakes at the time–but apparently the other cupcakes were far below her self-imposed high standards. She’s a sugar artist and professional baker. Perfectionism runs in the family, and these redemption brownie cupcakes were perfection. I can’t wait to bake a batch.
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apuginthekitchen
July 10, 2013 at 1:39 pm (4 years ago)

Oh wow, those cupcakes look so wonderful and sound so delicious!!
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- afternoonartist
  July 13, 2013 at 12:54 pm (4 years ago)
  
  These were the best cupcakes I’ve ever eaten, with the exception of Warren Brown’s pumpkin cupcakes, which I shared here: http://afternoonartist.wordpress.com/?s=Pumpkin+cupcakes&submit=Go. You have to try them both!
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Pat
July 10, 2013 at 2:14 pm (4 years ago)

These look so good!
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- afternoonartist
  July 13, 2013 at 12:58 pm (4 years ago)
  
  They are super delicious and easy. A good recipe to pin and save for later. You can follow me on Pinterest here: http://afternoonartist.wordpress.com/?s=Pumpkin+cupcakes&submit=Go
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The Renegade Seamstress
July 10, 2013 at 6:06 pm (4 years ago)

I’ll be right over!!!! Save one for me!
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- afternoonartist
  July 13, 2013 at 12:59 pm (4 years ago)
  
  Absolutely, Beth. I think Coop would love these cupcakes.
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  - The Renegade Seamstress
    July 13, 2013 at 1:55 pm (4 years ago)
    
    Oh. Yes. He. Would!!!
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elenacaravela
July 10, 2013 at 11:01 pm (4 years ago)

delicious little morsels!
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- afternoonartist
  July 13, 2013 at 12:59 pm (4 years ago)
  
  You know it, Elena. With a cup of coffee or tea they would be hard to beat.
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violetski
July 11, 2013 at 12:44 am (4 years ago)

Ah, I’m drinking my morning coffee now and just see your post! Wish I could have one with my coffee! ❤
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- afternoonartist
  July 13, 2013 at 1:00 pm (4 years ago)
  
  I wish I had one now!
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pamtanzey
July 12, 2013 at 4:38 am (4 years ago)

Boy those look yummy! What a cool little teapot!
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- afternoonartist
  July 13, 2013 at 1:02 pm (4 years ago)
  
  They are yummy, Pam. I’ve been collecting enamel teapots for about 10 years. I love the variety of shapes, colors, and patterns. I can find plenty of uses for them. They make great flower containers.
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  - pamtanzey
    July 14, 2013 at 1:21 am (4 years ago)
    
    I’d love to see your collection! Have you posted many of them?
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    - afternoonartist
      July 14, 2013 at 2:36 am (4 years ago)
      
      Here’s a pick of some of them. In this display, I only used greens, blues, and yellows. http://afternoonartist.wordpress.com/?s=Tea+pots&submit=Go
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Marisa
July 13, 2013 at 12:17 pm (4 years ago)

Tell us more about the epic fail. What happened?
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- afternoonartist
  July 13, 2013 at 1:04 pm (4 years ago)
  
  See my comments above. How about inviting me and Grets over for hamburgers and brownie cupcakes? You do the work while I chillax. Sound like a plan, LOL?
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Gabriel Garbow
July 18, 2013 at 1:35 pm (4 years ago)

I have made redemption treats before… and they taste delicious. These brownie cupcakes look like they would make anyone forget any bad prior dessert experiences.
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- Jill
  July 20, 2013 at 3:31 am (4 years ago)
  
  They would! Wish I had one–and a cup of coffee right now.
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Thistle
July 20, 2013 at 4:53 pm (4 years ago)

Those look so wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing!

Happy day!
karianne
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- Jill
  July 20, 2013 at 11:03 pm (4 years ago)
  
  They are wonderful–and easy, Karianne. Hope you’re enjoying your weekend, and staying cool!
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Winter Owls
July 21, 2013 at 1:00 am (4 years ago)

They look delicious and I love the title and the story behind it!
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- afternoonartist
  July 21, 2013 at 12:12 pm (4 years ago)
  
  Thanks, Jennifer.
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