Oscar Winning Chocolate Goat Cheese Cupcakes
By: Leah Rodrigues
Published: February 26, 2012

Chocolate goat cheese cupcakes from Buttercream Blondie are worthy of winning an Oscar.  Simple chocolate cupcakes are topped with a light and airy goat cheese frosting with a red wine swirl.  The richness of the chocolate pairs perfectly with the tart goat cheese and tannic red wine.  This decadent dessert turns the everyday cupcake into a true showstopper.
Ingredients:
Chocolate Cupcakes
4 ounces unsalted butter, room temp.
	1/2 cup sugar
	1/2 cup light brown sugar
	1 egg
	1/2t. vanilla bean paste -you can also use vanilla extract
	1 & 1/2 cups AP flour
	1/2 cup cocoa powder
	1t. baking soda
	1/2t. salt
	1/2 cup coffee
	1/2 cup buttermilk
Goat Cheese Frosting
16 ounces goat cheese
	1/4 cup + 2T. light brown sugar
	1t. vanilla bean paste
	1 cup heavy cream
	1/4 cup powdered sugar
Red Wine Reduction
1 cup red wine - I used a sweet red wine, use one you like to drink.
For full recipe instructions, click here.