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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

  • Author: Fiona
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes. 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of hot chocolate cupcakes topped with fluffy marshmallow frosting – the perfect sweet treat for cozy gatherings or a delightful solo snack.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk (whole or plant-based)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup marshmallow fluff (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and vegetable oil until smooth. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  4. Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into your lined muffin tin until each cavity is about two-thirds full.
  5. Bake: Place your muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool & Frost: Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Once cooled completely, top each cupcake with marshmallow fluff.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in peppermint extract or mini chocolate chips. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour.