Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Deliciously rich and fluffy Hot Chocolate Cupcakes topped with marshmallow frosting, perfect for winter gatherings or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered hot chocolate mix
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs should be at room temperature
- 1 cup milk should be at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup boiling water to add moisture
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 7 ounces marshmallow fluff
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Garnish
- mini marshmallows
- mini candy canes crushed
- chocolate syrup
- cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, hot chocolate mix, and cocoa powder.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- Add the eggs, milk, and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add Boiling Water
- Carefully mix in the boiling water until well incorporated; the batter will be thin.
Prepare for Baking
- Line a cupcake tray with liners and fill each about halfway with the batter.
Bake
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Frost
- Allow cupcakes to cool in the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, blend the butter and marshmallow fluff until smooth, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Once cupcakes are cool, pipe the marshmallow frosting on top.
Decorate
- Add optional garnishes such as mini marshmallows, crushed candy canes, chocolate syrup, or cocoa powder.
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Notes
Experiment with different flavors and fillings for unique cupcakes. Make sure to use room temperature ingredients for best results.