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Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes

Trick or Treat? This one's a treat! Get in the spirit of the season with these deliciously cute pumpkin cupcakes, complete with pretzel stems and cream cheese frosting - perfect for Fall and Halloween! Prep Time: 45 min Cook Time: 18 min Yield: 24 Cupcakes INGREDIENTS  Cupcakes 12 Tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/3 cups sugar 3 large eggs, at room temperature 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup McSteven's Pumpkin Cocoa 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Frosting and Decorations Pretzel rods 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 3 cups powdered sugar 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract Orange and Green food coloring INSTRUCTIONS Cupcakes Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and...

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Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Cake

The Fall season has finally begun, and we all know what that means - Pumpkin Spice! We enjoy it in our drinks and our candles, and now we can enjoy it in our cake too! This Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Cake is the perfect blend of cocoa, pumpkin and spices, and topped with a delicious butter and cream cheese frosting. So grab your latte, gather your ingredients, and let's get baking! Prep Time: 20 min Total Time: 1 hr 30 min (includes cooling time) Yield: 8 slices INGREDIENTS Cake 1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4...

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Hot Chocolate Brownies

Forget traditional brownies! These decadent Hot Chocolate Brownies serve up a deliciously sweet treat by using hot cocoa for the chocolate base and mini marshmallows for the topping. Whip these up the next time your craving some chocolaty goodness! Active Time: 30 min Total Time: 1 hr 45 min Yield: 24 brownies Ingredients Cooking spray 2 sticks (1 cup) butter (salted or unsalted), melted and cooled 3 large eggs 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup McSteven’s Hot Cocoa Mix (Use milk chocolate, or mix things up with one of McSteven’s many unique flavors!) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon fine salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder One 10-ounce bag mini semisweet chocolate chips About 70 mini marshmallows...

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Hot Chocolate Butter Cake

Want to take a classic and give it a delicious twist? One of the best hot chocolate recipes for any occasion, this decadent Hot Chocolate Butter Cake is everything you love about a traditional pound cake, with rich and creamy hot chocolate swirled into the mix! Whether your looking for your next dinner party dessert, or to simply treat your self, this cake will not disappoint! Prep Time: 30 minCook Time: 1hr – 1hr 30 minCool Time: 30 minYield: 10 -12 Servings Ingredients 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) butter (salted or unsalted) at room temperature (plus a little extra for buttering the pan) 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon fine salt 4 eggs, at room temperature 2 tablespoons sour cream 1...

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