Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes that perfectly blend the flavors of chocolate, coffee, and mint. These moist and fluffy cupcakes topped with a creamy peppermint frosting are a delightful treat for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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For the 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 granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup brewed strong coffee (cooled)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- crushed peppermint candies for garnish
- mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, coffee, buttermilk, oil, egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy and gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add peppermint extract and heavy cream, beat until fluffy, and frost the cooled cupcakes.
- Garnish with crushed peppermint candies and optional chocolate chips or shavings.
Notes
- For extra decadence, fill the cupcakes with chocolate ganache before frosting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
