Web Spider Cupcakes with Chocolate and Sweetened Condensed Milk
Category: Desserts
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Potato Starch | 80g |
| All-Purpose Flour | 100g |
| Baking Powder | 16g |
| Sugar | 40g |
| Sweetened Condensed Milk | 200g |
| Milk | 130g |
| Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | 20g |
| Water | As needed |
| Powdered Sugar | 100g |
| Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (for glaze) | 30g |
| White Chocolate | 120g |
Instructions:
Step 1: Preparing the Cupcake Batter
To make the base for these delicious Spider Cupcakes, begin by sifting the flour, potato starch, and unsweetened cocoa powder into a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar to the dry ingredients and stir with a spoon to combine. Once mixed, pour in the sweetened condensed milk and beat the mixture with an electric mixer until smooth and homogeneous. Gradually add the milk, continuing to mix until the batter is silky and even in texture. Once ready, transfer the batter into a disposable piping bag to prepare for the next steps.
Step 2: Baking the Cupcakes
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) for static heat, or 160°C (320°F) if you’re using a fan-assisted oven. Line a cupcake tray with paper liners and pipe the batter evenly into each cup. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or for 20-25 minutes if you’re using the fan setting. Once baked, remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 3: Preparing the Chocolate Spider Web Glaze
To prepare the glaze, heat the water in a small saucepan over low heat. In a separate bowl, combine the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, mixing well with a whisk until the ingredients are fully blended. Gradually pour in the heated water, stirring continuously until the mixture forms a smooth, fluid consistency that will coat the cupcakes beautifully.
Step 4: Creating the Spider Web Design
Now it’s time to get creative! Lay a piece of parchment paper on a flat surface and, using a pen or marker, trace the outline of a small bowl or glass with a 7 cm diameter. From the center of the circle, draw eight evenly spaced segments to create a spoke-like design. Then, connect the outer ends of each segment with curved lines, forming a spider web pattern with three arches per segment. This will serve as your guide for the chocolate web decoration.
Step 5: Decorating the Cupcakes
Melt the white chocolate and place it into a piping bag. Flip the parchment paper over so that the drawn side is facing down, and pipe the white chocolate along the drawn lines, creating the intricate web design. After decorating all the cupcakes, carefully transfer the parchment paper to the freezer and let the web designs solidify for approximately 30 minutes.
Step 6: Assembling and Enjoying
Once the chocolate webs have hardened and the cupcakes are fully cooled, carefully remove the paper web designs from the parchment and place one on top of each cupcake. These chocolate and sweetened condensed milk cupcakes, adorned with their delicate spider webs, are now ready to be enjoyed!
Tips & Tricks:
- For a richer flavor: You can enhance the chocolate flavor by substituting some of the milk with buttermilk for a more decadent taste.
- Decorating alternatives: If you don’t have a piping bag for the chocolate web, you can use a plastic sandwich bag with the tip of a corner cut off.
- Add a twist: For an extra flavor kick, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or instant coffee granules to the batter.
These Spider Web Cupcakes with chocolate and sweetened condensed milk will make a fantastic dessert for any occasion, from Halloween parties to an elegant treat for chocolate lovers. Enjoy this fun, whimsical recipe with family and friends!
