Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup flour; ½ cup light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature; ½ cup milk; 2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder (*); 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon vanilla; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 egg, at room temperature; 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

½ cup flour
½ cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder (*)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, at room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
food coloring (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Line or grease and flour 6 wells in a cupcake pan.
3
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar.
4
Add the egg and vanilla, mix thoroughly.
5
mix together the cocoa powder, espresso powder and milk in a small bowl or measuring cup and set aside.
6
Add flour, baking powder and salt to the butter mixture.
7
Add the milk mixture to the rest of the batter and beat until well combined.
8
Fill each well 2/3 of the way full.
9
Bake 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted the center of a cupcake comes out clean or with just one or two dry crumbs.
10
Cool briefly in the pan, then remove cupcakes to wire racks to cool completely before icing with peppermint cream cheese frosting.
11
Ice, then sprinkle.
12
For Frosting:.
13
In a large bowl, beat together all ingredients until well blended.
14
Frost on cooled cupcakes or cake.

696

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup flour, ½ cup light brown sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature, ½ cup milk, and more.

Yes, Peppermint Mocha 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.

Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes

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