Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint with these decadent Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes. Perfect for holiday celebrations or any time you crave a festive treat.
Ingredients
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Cupcake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup brewed strong coffee (cooled)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- â…“ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- crushed peppermint candies (for topping)
- chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: to 350°F and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix sugars, coffee, buttermilk, oil, egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Blend: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mix until combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Fill cupcake liners, bake for 18-22 minutes. Cool cupcakes.
- Make frosting: Beat butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa. Mix in heavy cream and peppermint extract until fluffy.
- Frost cupcakes: Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes. Top with crushed peppermint candies and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For a stronger mocha flavor, use espresso instead of coffee.
- Add a drop of red food coloring to the frosting for a festive pink tint.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
