{"id":19790,"date":"2012-02-06T21:17:06","date_gmt":"2012-02-07T02:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/?p=19790"},"modified":"2017-03-28T07:50:58","modified_gmt":"2017-03-28T11:50:58","slug":"diy-chocolate-kiss-cupcakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2012\/02\/diy-chocolate-kiss-cupcakes.html","title":{"rendered":"DIY Chocolate Kiss Cupcakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine\u2019s Day is quickly approaching, and I think we can all agree\u2026 chocolate reigns supreme when it comes to Valentine\u2019s sweets.\u00a0 So I have a chocolatey cupcake created just for you.\u00a0 In a few easy steps, your cupcakes will be all dressed up and ready for Cupid\u2019s holiday.\u00a0 What better way to give hugs and kisses than these\u00a0<strong> Chocolate Kiss Cupcakes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19792\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Kiss Cupcake | by Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"546\" height=\"819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes.jpg 546w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Inspired by those bite-sized candies we all know and love\u2026. little drops of milk chocolate, twirled up in a tiny foil wrapper.\u00a0 Only these cupcakes aren\u2019t so tiny.\u00a0 These cuties are actually full-sized cupcakes, in disguise!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19793\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_2.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Kiss Cupcake | by Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"546\" height=\"694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_2.jpg 546w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_2-400x508.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been wanting to experiment with <a title=\"Martha Stewart High-Hat Cupcakes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/350006\/hi-hat-cupcakes\" target=\"_blank\">Martha\u2019s High-Hat Cupcake Recipe<\/a> for a while now and thought this was the perfect opportunity.\u00a0 I followed the same basic concept.\u00a0 Swirl the icing up high and then dip it into a chocolate coating.\u00a0 Only, I went for a smooth dollop of icing, similar in shape to the chocolate candy.\u00a0 An inside shot might make this more clear\u2026<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19795\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_4.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Kiss Cupcake | by Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"546\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_4.jpg 546w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_4-400x598.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fun right?\u00a0 Wrapped in a square of tin foil and finished with a <a title=\"Chocolate Kiss Cupcake Flags\" href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/themes\/jane\/printables\/chocolate_kiss_cupcakes.pdf\">paper flag<\/a>, these chocolate cupcakes would perfect for a Valentine\u2019s Party or a chocolate dessert table.\u00a0 Or make a batch for your family and share some chocolatey cupcake-love for Valentine\u2019s Day dessert.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19794\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_3.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Kiss Cupcake | by Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"546\" height=\"1590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_3.jpg 546w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_3-206x600.jpg 206w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_3-352x1024.jpg 352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chocolate Kiss Cupcakes<\/strong><br \/>\na DIY by <a title=\"Carrie Sellman of The Cake Blog\" href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/about\">Carrie Sellman<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Supplies:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chocolate Cupcakes, baked without liners or liners removed<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate Buttercream Frosting<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate Coating (<em>recipe below<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li>Pastry Bag, fitted with a large round tip<\/li>\n<li>Tin Foil, cut into 8 x 8 inch squares<\/li>\n<li>Paper Flags (<a title=\"Chocolate Kiss Cupcakes Free Printable\" href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/themes\/jane\/printables\/chocolate_kiss_cupcakes.pdf\">free printable here<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>For the Chocolate Coating:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Melt 24 oz of chocolate chips with 6 tablespoons of vegetable oil, in microwave for 30 seconds.\u00a0 Stir.\u00a0 Microwave for another 30 seconds.\u00a0 Repeat until completely melted and smooth. \u00a0Pour into a deep bowl or cup.\u00a0 Cool slightly before dipping cupcakes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>To Assemble:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 1 :<\/strong> Using a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip, pipe chocolate buttercream into a large mound on cupcake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 2 :<\/strong>\u00a0 If needed, use an offset spatula or knife to gently smooth out any ridges in your icing, moving from bottom to top to keep the nice dollop shape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 3 :<\/strong>\u00a0 Put cupcakes into freezer for 15 minutes while preparing chocolate coating.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 4 :<\/strong>\u00a0 Hold cupcake upside down by its bottom and dip into chocolate coating, until all of the icing is covered.\u00a0 Hold upside down to allow excess chocolate to drip off.\u00a0 Turn upright and allow to chocolate to set.\u00a0 {approx 15 mins)<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 5 :<\/strong> Wrap bottom half of cupcake in tin foil square.\u00a0 Crinkle and smush tin foil to make it look like an unfolded wrapper.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 6 :<\/strong> Refrigerate cupcakes until ready to eat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 7 :<\/strong>\u00a0 Add <a title=\"Free Printable Flags for Chocolate Kiss Cupcakes\" href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/themes\/jane\/printables\/chocolate_kiss_cupcakes.pdf\">paper flags<\/a> when ready to serve.\u00a0 Slightly fold paper flag back and forth to give it a rippled shape.\u00a0 Tuck into back side of foil wrapper, so that it stands upright behind cupcake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19797\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_5.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Kiss Cupcake | by Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"546\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_5.jpg 546w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hershey_kiss_cupcakes_5-400x483.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I think these would be adorable as mini cupcakes as well!\u00a0\u00a0 Sending you chocolatey love and sweet thoughts this Valentine\u2019s Days.\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine\u2019s Day is quickly approaching, and I think we can all agree\u2026 chocolate reigns supreme when it comes to Valentine\u2019s sweets.\u00a0 So I have a chocolatey cupcake created just for you.\u00a0 In a few easy steps, your cupcakes will be all dressed up and ready for Cupid\u2019s holiday.\u00a0 What better way to give hugs and 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