Chicagoist: Top Chef Cupcakes

third coast toast

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:32:36 -0600

I tried three of these cupcakes... very interesting! Read the review here!

shar518

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:03:47 -0600

"Dark Chocolate. Bacon. What's not to love? Take yourself on a taste adventure and give these a go. They were a challenge by friends that turned into a great success. " PREP TIME 15 Min COOK TIME 25 Min READY IN 40 Min INGREDIENTS: 12 slices bacon 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 eggs 1 cup cold, strong, brewed coffee 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the eggs, coffee, buttermilk and oil. Stir just until blended. Mix in 3/4 of the bacon, reserving the rest for garnish. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly. Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack. When cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and sprinkle reserved bacon crumbles on top. Dust with additional cocoa powder. Source: Allrecipes

frp

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:50:14 -0600

Wasn't this what Zoi was bitching about a few weekds ago? This particular flavor combination?

Spook

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:04:18 -0600

Gerrrrrossss

ednamode

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:43:53 -0600

That's the kind of go get 'em tiger attitude I like to see, Chicago! How about some inspired by the judges too? The Colicchio (bold + bald), the Padma (skinny + exotic), and the Gail (bitter).

michellemybelle

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:30:41 -0600

I bought one of these last week and it was delish! Mine had a little frosting sushi on top though and that was super-cute, but the cupcake itself was tasty. Not spicy at all.

L. Stolpman

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:26:11 -0600

I r in yer bakery! eatin' yer wasabi cupcakes.

The Meteorologist

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:20:06 -0600

I can has Cupcake?!