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Who doesn’t love labels? It turns out that many of us are not experienced bakers. Dr. chocolate cupcakes Pepper is one of the hottest recipes going viral right now. They are made with just two ingredients: Dr. Pepper and cake mix.
Popularized by a TikToker named Zoey (@bandnamegenerator), seasoned bakers may scoff at the technique of using baking soda in cakes, but it’s a reliable and delicious cooking technique. But as soon as you try the cupcakes, you will be sold.
Besides, it’s not even the weirdest place Dr Pepper has been to lately. Carbonated water appears in Dr. Pepper Pot Roast, Dr. Pepper Drumsticks and even Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce.
The idea of using baking soda in cakes is not new. We have seen several recipes for 7 pound cake, beer float, orange cola cake, and cherry cola cake. According to Food + Wine, the use of soda in baking dates back at least to the Great Depression, “when chefs had to use a new MacGyver solution to make up for the lack of a staple baking product.” (new Image()).src = ‘https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=bd5526af-9c84-429a-baca-e1c4e1072ef9&cid=877050e7-52c9-4c33-a20b-d8301a08f96d’; cnxps.cmd.push(function () { cnxps ({ playerId : “bd5526af-9c84-429a-baca-e1c4e1072ef9″ }).render(“7917806a0d7f4109a1cb2a4492c81a1a”); });
It is most commonly used in the South, where churches are more opposed to the use of alcoholic beverages such as rum in cakes. Over time, it began to be used as a novelty, as well as a substitute for a scarce ingredient.
According to Food + Wine, baking soda brings an element of surprise to baked goods, and not just as a sweetener. Fizz can be leavening, and soda can add acidity, like buttermilk in batter. Coca-Cola has a natural caramelization and a flavor that mimics spices.
The cupcakes themselves only require two ingredients. The glaze requires four. This is a very simple pastry. You can repeat this recipe with any soda and any baking mix. Orange soda and vanilla cake? Cola and strawberry cake? go! experiment!
Heat oven to 350F. Pour the entire box of cake mix into a bowl and add 2 cups of Dr. Pepper until it is thicker than pancake batter but thinner than brownie batter.
Pour batter into cupcake liners and place in oven. Bake for about 15-17 minutes, checking for cleanliness with a toothpick inserted in the center. Let cool for 10-15 minutes, then remove from jar. Let cool completely before frosting.
While the cupcakes are baking, use a mixer to mix the butter, cocoa powder and Dr. Pepper. Add the powdered sugar and continue to mix until the frosting is smooth and has soft peaks. After the cupcakes have cooled, brush them with frosting.
Post time: Jan-31-2023