Amazing Hot Cocoa Cupcakes
Moist chocolate cupcakes infused with hot cocoa mix and topped with a cloud-like marshmallow buttercream frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 packet hot cocoa mix
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot water
7 oz marshmallow fluff
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake pan.
2. Whisk dry ingredients including cocoa mix.
3. Mix egg, milk, oil, and vanilla together.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients slowly.
5. Stir in hot water until batter is smooth.
6. Fill liners 2/3 full and bake 20 minutes.
7. Cool completely before frosting.
8. Whip butter, fluff, and sugar for frosting.
9. Pipe swirls and garnish with marshmallows.
Notes
Use Dutch-process cocoa for a richer flavor.
Do not over-mix the batter once flour is added.
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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