Description
Hot Cocoa Cupcakes are the ultimate winter treat that combines the rich flavors of hot chocolate with a soft, fluffy cupcake. Topped with a delightful marshmallow frosting and garnished with mini marshmallows, each bite evokes warmth and nostalgia. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a festive dessert, these cupcakes are sure to bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until smooth. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until well combined.
- Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract; beat until just combined.
- Spoon batter into liners about two-thirds full and gently tap on the counter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg