Description
Savor the warmth of winter with these delightful hot chocolate cupcakes, topped with fluffy marshmallow frosting—perfect for any festive gathering or cozy night in.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter. Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a bowl, mix room temperature butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Gradually add heavy cream and marshmallow fluff; beat until fluffy and smooth.
- Pipe frosting onto each cooled cupcake as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (55g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding mini chocolate chips to the batter before baking. Customize toppings with crushed peppermint candies or colorful sprinkles for festive flair.