PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake or muffin pan with 24 regular-size cupcake liners.
- Combine the chocolate chips and hot coffee together, stirring occasionally until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. In a large bowl sift together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until thickened slightly. Slowly add the buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Add the melted chocolate mixture to the eggs, and combine completely. Add the sugar mixture and beat on medium speed until well combined.
- Fill the prepared cupcake liners three-quarters full with the cupcake batter. Place in the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18 to 21 minutes. Cool the cupcakes completely.
- While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the Chocolate Ganache and the Peppermint Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting. Put the frosting into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
- To assemble: Using an apple corer, remove the center of each cupcake. Fill each cupcake with a spoonful of the Chocolate Ganache. Using the frosting-filled pastry bag, frost the cupcakes. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
- Bring the heavy cream and butter to a simmer in a small saucepan. Turn off the heat and add in the chocolate. Stir the mixture until smooth. Set aside to cool.
- Whip together the butter and marshmallow cream, using an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Add the peppermint extract. Slowly add 2 cups of the powdered sugar and continue to mix on a slow speed. Add the milk and additional powdered sugar, up to 2 cups, until desired consistency is reached.
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Aayusha Babli
[email protected]I love the way these cupcakes look! They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.
Felix Maina
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think they would be perfect for a holiday party or special occasion.
Noman Rao
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cupcakes with no problem. They turned out great and were a big hit at my party.
Peter Kasungami
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cupcakes he's ever had.
Md Jahangir
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too minty for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would have preferred them with a bit less peppermint extract.
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{_g_}_xx_{_gaster_}_xx_{_g_}[email protected]I'm not a fan of cupcakes, but I thought I'd give these a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The peppermint flavor was delicious and the cupcakes were moist and fluffy.
Zinhle Mbongwa
[email protected]These cupcakes were a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays. I loved the peppermint flavor and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
Umesh Pidasaini
[email protected]I had a little trouble getting the cupcakes to rise evenly, but they still tasted great. I'll try them again and see if I can get them to rise better next time.
Mavis owusuaah
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a good choice for a holiday party or special occasion.
lucky Ogbe
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in no time! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the cupcakes were beautifully decorated.
Ramen Raman
[email protected]I love the combination of peppermint and chocolate. These cupcakes were the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. They were festive and delicious.
Dillon Holt
[email protected]These cupcakes were so easy to make! I had them in the oven in less than 30 minutes. They turned out perfectly and were a delicious treat for my family.
RᎯᎫU KHAN
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of peppermint, but I thought I'd give these cupcakes a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The peppermint flavor was subtle and didn't overpower the chocolate. The cupcakes were also moist and fluffy.
Sofia Dankova
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my kids' class party and they were a huge success! The kids loved the festive peppermint flavor and the cupcakes were gone in minutes.
Muhashan Khan
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit at my holiday party! The peppermint flavor was perfectly balanced with the chocolate, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.