Hot Cocoa Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Hot Cocoa Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1-3/4 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 cup instant hot cocoa mix; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups 2% milk; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk; Optional toppings: miniature marshmallows, crushed candy canes and colored sprinkles

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup instant hot cocoa mix
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk
Optional toppings: miniature marshmallows, crushed candy canes and colored sprinkles

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Line 24 muffin cups with paper or foil liners.
2
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking cocoa, hot cocoa mix, baking powder and baking soda; beat into creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition.
3
Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; cool completely.
4
For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Beat in marshmallow cream and vanilla. Beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with milk. Beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Spread or pipe onto cupcakes. Add toppings as desired.

1278

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1-3/4 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Hot Cocoa Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Hot Cocoa Cupcakes

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