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Ingredients

Swiss Meringue Buttercream:

• 2 3/4 cups sugar
• 1 1/4 cups pasteurized egg whites
• 2 1/2 cups (5 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Mascarpone Swiss Meringue Buttercream:

• 2 ounces dark chocolate discs, melted and cooled
• 3 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature, softened with the back of a spoon

Zinfandel Swiss Meringue Buttercream:

• 3 tablespoons Zinfandel Wine

Chocolate Cupcakes:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup canola oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee
• 2 1/4 cups unbleached pastry flour
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Chocolate Frosting:

• 1 cup dark chocolate discs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 6 to 8 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 27 strawberry halves, for garnish
• Melted chocolate, for garnish

Description

Food Network Invites You To Try This Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Mascarpone Filling And Zinfandel Buttercream Recipe From Cupcake Wars .

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