marshmallowI used the recipe for [homemade marshmallows] divided in half
5ozsemisweet chocolate
candy bonesoptional
For the Mexican Chocolate Buttercream
1stick unsalted butterroom temperature
⅓cupDutch processed cocoa
¾teaspoonground cinnamon
¼teaspoonplus ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
pinchof salt
3 ½cupspowdered sugar
4 - 5tablespoonsheavy cream
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Mix together the chocolate, cocoa powder, and hot coffee together and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the ingredients are well combined. Set aside to cool.
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda together and set aside.
Add the oil and eggs to the chocolate mixture and whisk until well combined.
Stir the chocolate mixture into the flour mixture and mix until combined and there are no lumps. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the cupcake liners and bake for 18 - 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
Make the hats. Lay out the ginger snaps spaced evenly apart. Fill a piping bag fitted with a large round tip with unset marshmallow (you can try to melted and slightly cooled packaged marshmallow and pipe.
Pipe kisses on top of the gingersnaps. Allow the marshmallow to set for at least an hour or two.
Melt the chocolate for the hats and dip each into the chocolate. Shake off any excess. Leave on a parchment sheet to dry. Once dry, add a drop of chocolate to the hat and adhere a candy bone to it if desired.
Make the buttercream. Whip the butter until soft and creamy. Add the cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt to the butter and mix well. The mixture will look dry and crumbly. Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time and mix well between each cup. Keep mixing the buttercream and drizzle in the heavy cream until the buttercream reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
Fit a piping bag with a large round tip, then fill with the buttercream.
Pipe the buttercream onto the cupcakes. Top with the witch hats.