Best 3 Hot Chocolate Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our Hot Chocolate Cupcakes, a true masterpiece that captures the essence of your favorite warm beverage in a delectable baked treat. These cupcakes are not just an ordinary dessert; they are a symphony of rich chocolate flavors, perfectly complemented by a luscious hot chocolate frosting that will tantalize your taste buds. As you bite into the moist and fluffy cupcake, you'll be greeted with an explosion of chocolatey goodness, while the creamy and velvety frosting will send waves of warmth and comfort through your body. Brace yourself for a truly decadent experience as you explore the variations of this recipe, including the classic Hot Chocolate Cupcakes, the indulgent Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting, and the irresistible Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache. No matter your preference, each cupcake is a perfect blend of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOT CHOCOLATE AND GRAND MARNIER "CUPCAKES"



Hot Chocolate and Grand Marnier

Provided by Ludovic LeFebvre

Categories     Cake     Liqueur     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Birthday     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
1/4 cup all purpose flour
Lightly sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Line 12-cup muffin pan with muffin papers. Combine chocolate and butter in heavy small saucepan; stir over medium-low heat until melted and smooth, about 1 minute. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Using electric mixer, beat sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and liqueur in large bowl until thick ribbon falls when beaters are lifted, about 5 minutes. Sift flour over; using rubber spatula, gently fold in flour. Fold in chocolate mixture. Divide batter among muffin papers. Cover and chill until cold and firm, at least 25 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake cupcakes in papers on baking sheet until tops are puffed and cracked and tester inserted into center comes out with moist batter attached, about 7 minutes. Serve cupcakes with whipped cream.

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES (VEGAN)



Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes (Vegan) image

Rich vegan chocolate cupcakes with a bit of a kick! Yum!

Provided by imaginary.fish

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup raw cane sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 cup water
⅓ cup natural unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons vegan margarine (such as Earth Balance®)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin lightly or line cups with paper liners.
  • Stir flour, sugar, cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Add water, applesauce, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and vinegar; mix until batter is smooth.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool, at least 15 minutes.
  • Place chocolate and margarine in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Stir 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper into the frosting.
  • Spoon frosting over the cupcakes and swirl around to cover the tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 159.3 mg, Sugar 24 g

HOT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES



Hot Chocolate Cupcakes image

Vanilla frosting "marshmallows" are piped onto devil's food cupcakes to mimic the look of a favorite hot drink. Don't forget the pretzel "cup handles!"

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix (about 1 2/3 cups)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 cup Betty Crocker™ Whipped vanilla frosting
1/2 cup marshmallow creme
1/4 teaspoon unsweetened baking cocoa
6 miniature pretzel twists, broken in half

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and egg with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 17 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small bowl, mix frosting and marshmallow creme. Spoon into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Cut 3/8-inch tip off 1 corner of bag. (Or spoon mixture onto cupcakes instead of piping.)
  • Pipe 3 small dollops of frosting mixture on top of each cupcake to look like melted marshmallows. Sprinkle with cocoa. Press pretzel half into side of each cupcake for cup handle. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use unsweetened cocoa powder. This will give your cupcakes a richer chocolate flavor than using sweetened cocoa powder.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your cupcakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cupcakes at the right temperature. The ideal temperature for baking cupcakes is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If you bake them at a higher temperature, they may brown too quickly and the inside may not be cooked through.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Be creative with your frosting. You can use any type of frosting you like, but some popular options include chocolate ganache, vanilla buttercream, and cream cheese frosting.

Conclusion:

Hot chocolate cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to holiday gatherings. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of hot chocolate cupcakes that will be sure to please everyone.

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