Chocolate Chorizo Mini Cupcakes
Tasty Dessert
A Recipe by El Popular
Good Things Come in Mini Portions. Sometimes regular cupcakes are just too big for the occasion – like for parties, or when the little ones want something sweet to eat. These Chocolate Chorizo Mini Cupcakes are perfect to arrange in a pretty display on a party platter, or to give to kids as a small treat. Enjoy the balance of sweet and salty in this quick and easy dessert!
Let’s Get Started
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Makes: 54 Servings
Ingredients
1 ½ links (8 oz) El Popular “Original” Chorizo
1 box chocolate cake mix
Additional ingredients as directed on cake mix box
1 container of icing (chocolate, vanilla, or salted caramel are recommended)
½ cup mini semi sweet chocolate Chips
Directions
Remove casing from Chorizo and place in a medium skillet. Cook Chorizo for 4-5 min until brown. Continuously drain grease as it forms (about 3 times). Set aside ½ of El Popular Chorizo (to use in frosting).
Make cake mix according to directions on box. Beat on medium for 3 min.
Stir cooked Chorizo into batter.
Line mini cupcake pan with liners. Using a mini ice cream scoop, fill liners with one scoop (½ full).
Bake according to directions on box (about 9-10 min or less for mini cupcakes). Place on cooling rack to cool completely.
After fully cooled to room temperature, ice cupcakes with icing.
Garnish the tops with Chorizo and mini chocolate chips.
Serve and enjoy!
Chorizo 101
Chorizo is a spicy sausage believed to have come from Ancient Rome and later adopted by the Spaniards who brought it to Mexico.
Unlike Spanish Chorizo — Mexican style is soft, raw, uncured, and uncooked.
Similar to how Americans view bacon, Chorizo is a versatile ingredient one can use to enhance any dish!
Directions
Remove casing from Chorizo links.
Place desired amount in a non-stick skillet.
Break-up Chorizo while cooking at medium heat.
Sauté for 7-8 minutes until the Chorizo is fully cooked or the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees (F).
Enjoy on or in any dish.
Chorizo 101
Chorizo is a spicy sausage believed to have come from Ancient Rome and later adopted by the Spaniards who brought it to Mexico.
Unlike Spanish Chorizo — Mexican style is soft and comes raw, uncured, and uncooked.
Similar to how Americans view bacon, Chorizo is a versatile ingredient one can use to enhance any dish!
Directions
Remove casing from Chorizo links.
Place desired amount in a non-stick skillet.
Break-up Chorizo while cooking at medium heat.
Sauté for 7-8 minutes until the Chorizo is fully cooked or the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees (F).
Enjoy on or in any dish.
