My Dessert Diet

It’s like having hot chocolate, but in cupcake form… …can’t think of a better way to start the morning. Ingredients: For Dark Chocolate Cupcakes (makes approximately 12): 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 granulated white sugar 1/2 cup Valrhona chocolate 60% cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 1/3 cup hot espresso (King Arthur instant espresso powder and mix with hot water) 3 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 egg, at room temperature 6 roaster marshmallows, sliced into halves  For Whipped Cream: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 3 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions: For Dark Chocolate Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 360F Degrees In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, espresso, oil, egg and vanilla extract. With…