Description
Hot cocoa cupcakes bring the warmth of winter and the joy of celebrations into one delightful treat. With a soft chocolate base reminiscent of your favorite hot cocoa, each bite is topped with fluffy marshmallow frosting that will make your taste buds dance. Ideal for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in, these cupcakes are sure to warm hearts and satisfy cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff or frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Create a well in the dry ingredients; add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow cupcakes to cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled completely, frost with marshmallow fluff and decorate if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg