Black Bean Cupcakes

Makes about 12 cupcakes.

Ingredients

Cupcakes

• 1/2 cups black beans cooked and drained
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted melted butter
• 1/2 cups cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon instant cofee
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup of chopped dark chocolate

Glaze

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Cupcakes

1. Preheat seep to 350F
2. In a blender add all at the ingredients except the chocolate and blend until smooth
3. Add the dark chocolate and blend for about 15 seconds to bleak up the pieces
4. Pour the batter into the cupcake liners filling each about 3/4 full
5. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cupcakes spring back to the touch
6. Let them cool for about 10 minutes before removing from pan and glazing

Glaze

1. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat add all of the ingredients and whisk until butter is melted and the mixture is smooth
2. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly
3. Dip the lops of the cupcakes the glaze