Moist Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients and Weight:

• 125g unsalted butter
• 125g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 125g sugar
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 50g cocoa powder (for dusting)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate together over low heat. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar, and mix well.
4. Add the melted chocolate-butter mixture to the egg mixture and blend thoroughly.
5. Sift in the baking powder and salt, and mix gently until combined.
6. Pour the mixture into the cupcake liners, filling them about ¾ full.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool completely before dusting with cocoa powder.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: Each cupcake contains approximately 250 calories.
• Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 32g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• These cupcakes are incredibly moist and chocolatey, without any flour!
• The texture is dense and rich, perfect for chocolate lovers.
• The cocoa powder dusting adds a rich, chocolatey flavor and enhances the overall experience.

User Comments:

• "These cupcakes were amazing! So moist and chocolatey, just like I love them."
• "The texture was so rich and dense, I could barely believe it was flourless."
• "These were perfect for a chocolate fix without feeling guilty about it."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use a good quality dark chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
• When mixing the ingredients, be gentle to avoid over mixing, which can result in tough cupcakes.
• For best results, let the cupcakes cool completely before dusting with cocoa powder.