Chocolate and wine are a perfect pair on their own, but put them into a cupcake and you have a dream come true. These delightful Chocolate Wine Cupcakes combine rich, velvety chocolate with the subtle notes of your favorite red wine creating a sophisticated and indulgent dessert experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, these cupcakes are sure to impress. Pour a glass of wine, bake up a batch and savor each delicoius bite.
Preheat oven to 375°F and line a cupcake tin with paper cups.
Mix dry cupcake ingredients in a bowl, then set aside. Mix wet ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment for 2-3 minutes.
Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients, then mix for 2 more minutes. Stir in LILY'S Semi-Sweet Style Baking Chips.
Fill each cupcake tin about halfway full with batter, then bake for 15-18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
To make the frosting, beat butter in the bowl of a stand mixer using whisk attachment until creamy. Slowly add in powdered erythritol, cup by cup, until combined.
Mix in vanilla and red wine. If buttercream is too thick, add additional wine by the tsp.
Add cocoa powder to one half of icing and mix until combined. Place both icings side-by-side in a piping bag, then pipe onto cooled cupcakes.