Description
Embrace the holiday spirit with these irresistible Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes. Soft and fluffy, each cupcake is a perfect blend of rich chocolate and refreshing mint, topped with a luscious mocha frosting that will excite your taste buds. Ideal for cozy gatherings or holiday celebrations, these delightful treats are sure to bring joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp coffee or espresso powder (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake 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 peppermint extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar and coffee powder until fluffy and creamy. Frost cupcakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg