Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of chocolate and peppermint with these delightful Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes. Rich, moist chocolate cupcakes infused with a hint of peppermint, topped with a creamy peppermint mocha frosting and finished with a sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies or chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
Peppermint Mocha Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder (optional)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed peppermint candies or chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine hot coffee, milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg. Alternate adding dry ingredients and coffee mixture to the sugar mixture, stirring until combined.
- Bake: Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make Frosting: Beat butter, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract until creamy.
- Frost Cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes and top with crushed peppermint candies or chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, add mini chocolate chips to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
