Description
Delightful cupcakes bursting with rich chocolate flavor and topped with fluffy frosting, capturing the essence of a classic hot cocoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup hot water
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup hot cocoa mix
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 12 mini marshmallows (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tray with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then carefully stir in the hot water.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the tray, then transfer them to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and hot cocoa mix to the butter, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
- Pour in the heavy cream and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and top each with a mini marshmallow.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Avoid overmixing the batter. For extra chocolate flavor, consider adding chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg