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Big Black Dog: Tangerine and Chocolate!

May 22, 2008

Tangerine and Chocolate!


Well I did it again! I finished another "TODO" on my long list and I made Tangerine Cupcakes. Actually, I made chocolate cupcakes with tangerine frosting...but this is close enough to scratch off another "TODO".

Tangerines are not one of my favorite fruits but I wanted to see if I could manipulate the recipe and bump it up a notch or 2! My experiment turned out very well and the cupcakes are scrumptiously delicious! My husband ate 2 of them and he doesn't like tangerines at all.



For the cupcakes I made the same recipe, Beatty’s Chocolate Cake, that used for my Pinks, and I included the same changes and additions noted in my original recipe.

For the frosting I made a Tangerine Frosting and since I'm on a vinegar kick recently I added a tad of vinegar too.

Tangerine Feathered Cream Cheese Frosting
Recipe developed in the kitchen of Big-Black-Dog

4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 stick of butter, softened
4 c. confectioner's sugar
Zest of 2 small tangerines
1 TBL of fresh tangerine juice
2 tsp balsamic vinegar (I used 18 year balsamic but any good balsamic is fine)

You can use a hand mixer, stand mixer or just beat by hand. Cream together butter and cream cheese. Add zest, vinegar, juice and mix well. Gradually add confectioner's sugar and beat until well mixed and fluffy and stiff enough for piping.

Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and decorate with confections of your choice. I used mini semi-sweet chocolate chip and 1 regular sized chocolate chip for the top.




I am entering my Tangerine Cupcakes in Sugar High Friday May Citrus Event hosted by Helen of Tartlette.




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11 Comments:

Blogger Unknown said...

I don't recall tangerine's flavour. We do grow tangerine, it's a cross between tangelo and mandarine, isn't it? Practically, I just like citrus in any kind, flavouring creamy frosting like this is perfect!!

May 23, 2008 at 11:29 AM  
Blogger OhioMom said...

Oh yummy! Chocolate and citrus wed well together.

May 23, 2008 at 11:49 AM  
Blogger Dee said...

Michelle, Chocolate and Citrus are an inspired choice. Drool :)

Is that your kitchen featured? It's gorgeous, lucky you! btw, thanks for visiting :)

May 23, 2008 at 8:51 PM  
Blogger Lucy..♥ said...

Awesome combination of flavors. Yummo!

May 24, 2008 at 6:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great combination, Michelle. I bet these were just scrumptous and you baked them right in time for my birthday!

Maryanne

May 24, 2008 at 9:06 PM  
Blogger giz said...

You've been awarded

May 25, 2008 at 12:40 PM  
Blogger SYD said...

New to your blog-definitely was thrown off by the title. My little Malteepoo never leaves my side either, specially when I'm baking or cooking.

My mom loves citrus and chocolate recipes.

May 25, 2008 at 3:16 PM  
Blogger Michelle said...

Thanks for all the wonderful comments.

I know Big Black Dogs is sort of an odd title for a food blog. But for me and my life, the title is perfect. ;)

May 26, 2008 at 12:27 PM  
Blogger Robin said...

Hello- I am new to your blog and I was pulled in right away by your blog title and picture. My blog is bigredkitchen with a pic of my backsplash too. We used to have a rottie named Diamond so more things to like about your blog. Your cupcakes are beautiful. I will visit often.

May 26, 2008 at 7:50 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I love that you went out of your comfort zone flavorwise and tried something new. I think they turned out perfect!

May 30, 2008 at 12:29 AM  
Blogger Kristen said...

These sound great. I've never had tangerine with chocolate before, but you have me very intrigued. And great picture, too!

May 30, 2008 at 8:16 PM  

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