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Red, red, wiiiiiiine. Goes to my heeaaaad. Makes me forget that I…should be writing a blog post and not singing to you guys…..haha, but really, do you remember that song by UB40?! I’m sure you do, it’s a classic! Every time I have red wine or see red wine, that song plays in my head as if it’s some commercial.

It’s Friday! Which means wine-o-clock soon (er, now?) but I’m presenting you wine in cupcake form!! It’s so good and it gave me a buzz, LOL. I’m really light weight so making these (and tasting them along the way) gave me a buzz and then after eating nothing all day and downing 2 of these babies after  frosting them…wooo! I was definitely feeling it, haha!

These cupcakes are SUPER moist, as you can tell from my first picture, but if you’re thinking they’re one of those boozy treats that have that subtle alcohol taste – well, this isn’t one of them. You can DEFINITELY taste the wine in this so you’ll want to use some good red wine – well, not super good, but you know, something you’d drink! No boxed wine, you college girl, you ;) The frosting is light and fluffy and has that subtle cheesecake-like bite. So delish!! I mean – wine and chocolate together in a cupcake is such a WINNER!

So, what’s everyone doing this weekend? It’s Jason & I’s third dating anniversary on Sunday. Whaaaat?! Yeah, and we’re getting married in less than 2 months. Crazy!! I’m working on addressing invitations this weekend and sending them out on Monday. Although, I must say, I’m not really confident that they’ll all get to their recipients cause when I went to the post office earlier this week to ask them how much postage it’d take to send my invites and I handed them to the lady, she kept touching it, feeling it, weighing it..and then just threw out “66 cents.” I feel like she just made that up!! I should totally get a second opinion – right?!

I hope you have a fantabulous weekend! See you back here on Monday….for yet another boozy treat ;) I meaaannn, c’mon – you gotta get through the case of the Monday’s somehow!!

4.34 from 3 votes

Red Wine Chocolate Cupcakes

Red wine + chocolate in a cupcake? Sign me up!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients 

For the cupcakes

  • 6 tablespoon (84 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (165 g) dark brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (177 ml) red wine, any kind you like
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125 g) + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (43 g) Dutch cocoa powder
  • teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the frosting

  • ½ cup (113 g) mascarpone cheese
  • ½ cup (118 ml) chilled heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 325 °F (163 °C). Line muffin pan with cupcake liners or lightly grease the cavities.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugars for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Then add in the egg and egg yolk, beating well, then add the red wine and vanilla. Don't worry if the batter looks a little uneven.
  • Slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until all combined and well-incorporated.
  • Using a large ice cream scoop, divide batter into lined muffin pan. Bake for 20 minutes then remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In the meantime, to make the frosting, whip together mascarpone cheese, heavy whipping cream, and granulated sugar until soft peaks form. Put frosting into piping bag with whichever tip you choose, or you can put it into a ziploc bag and snip the corner and pipe that way. Make sure cupcakes are completely cool before you pipe. You don't want to end up with a melted mess :)
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake, Calories: 267kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 49mg, Sodium: 97mg, Potassium: 120mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 20g

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43 Comments

  1. Emily O'Connor says:

    These are AMAZING!! Saw the original recipe by Smitten Kitchen but am so glad you adapted it to cupcake form. I doubled the recipe and they turned out wonderfully. These are so moist and almost have a red velvet taste from the wine. I did have to bake mine closer to 25 mins but that is the only change I made. Thank you so much for posting!

  2. Sarah says:

    Thanks for the recipe. Try the original version of the song by Tony Tribe… as good as red wine cupcakes!

  3. sally @ sallys baking addiction says:

    These are so wonderful Julie. Red wine and chocolate can never do any wrong with me. :) Those adorable cupcake stands are perfect! I want them!

  4. Kelsey says:

    The best way to make wine or chocolate better is to combine the two. Way to go! These will DEFINITELY be happening for a girls night!

  5. Laurie {Simply Scratch} says:

    I love red wine and chocolate baked goods! Looks fab Julie!

  6. Connie says:

    Ok…now I know I’m old…because MY first thought when you started “singing” Red, Red Wine…was Neil Diamond…*sigh*
    The cupcakes look and sound delicious!

  7. Katie | The Hill Country Cook says:

    WOW. And I’m so making these for my mom, the win-o :)
    And your frosting application is so perfect!

  8. Jota says:

    WOW!!!
    Delicious, i’m in heaven. :D

    Jota

  9. Kelly @ LifemadeSweeter says:

    Wow those cupcakes look yummilicious!! And those cupcake stands are soo cute!! Happy 3rd anniversary and thanks for sharing the great recipe:)

  10. Jenny Flake says:

    Perfect little cupcakes!