Description
Hot Cocoa Cupcakes are the perfect winter indulgence, capturing the essence of your favorite cozy drink in every bite. These soft, chocolatey cupcakes are topped with a fluffy marshmallow frosting that brings warmth and nostalgia to any occasion. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, these delightful treats are simple to make and impressively beautiful, making them a must-have in your dessert collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- After cooling for five minutes in the tin, transfer cupcakes to wire racks. Prepare frosting by beating butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and marshmallow fluff until smooth. Generously frost cooled cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg