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Chocolate Ouzo Cupcakes
By STEPHANIE M. PATSALIS
A moist, delicious, chocolate cake baked with a hint of anise-flavored Greek liqueur, called ouzo. This gives everyday cupcakes a definite Greek Chic twist. Your family will love them, especially the adults! You can use your favorite chocolate frosting recipe or the one offered here.
Serves: 24
Batter Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 2/3 cups sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 1/4 cups water 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup Greek Ouzo liqueur 2 eggs 1 cup almonds, slivered 24 cupcake baking cups Frosting Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup unsweetened bakingcocoa3 cups powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 tablespoons milkMethod
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. In large bowl, beat sugar,eggs and butter with mixer on low speed. Add cocoa, water, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla, flour, salt, and ouzo. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Divide batter into baking cups.
3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pan; remove from pan to cool for 30 minutes.
4. Frosting: in a bowl, mix butter and chocolate, using an electric mixer on low.
Give everyday cupcakes a “Greek Chic” twist. Your family, especially the adults, will love them!
“Greek Chic Cuisine” is available at www.greekchic cuisine. com, as an iBook on iTunes, and at www.barnes andnoble. com and www.amazon.com.
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