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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Cream and Marshmallows
It’s been snowing a lot here. And it’s been cold. Negative degrees type of cold. Naturally, there has also been a healthy dose of hot chocolate to keep the chill at bay after sledding, making snow forts or just shoveling the two feet of snow that fell on the ground last weekend.
This afternoon, however, I served up dessert instead. Baked right in the mug and topped with all your favorites, hot chocolate cupcakes are sure to surprise and excite your hot chocolate lover or the kid in you.
These cupcakes are as cute as they come. Topped with fresh whipped cream and mini marshmallows, they are perfect for a fun winter dessert, and my kids gobbled them up still warm from the oven after arriving home on the school bus, marveling at the fact that I offered them hot chocolate that turned out to be cake.
Hot Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cups very hot water or coffee
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil and vanilla together. Pour wet ingredients into dry and beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Pour in the hot water slowly and continue mixing until the water has just been mixed in.
Pour the batter into heat-safe mugs (6- or 8-ounce size) and place them 1-2″ apart on a sheet pan. Bake 25-30 minutes until center bounces back when touched. Remove from oven on the tray.
Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Top warm cupcakes with whipped cream and mini marshmallows and serve.
Makes 12 cupcakes.
Variations:
*substitute peppermint extract for vanilla
*add in 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne for Mexican hot chocolate cupcakes
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New Astrological Signs - will the zodiac change affect you | The Family Kitchen commented on Jan 14 11 at 1:11 amCookbook Queen commented on Dec 14 10 at 7:26 amThese look too good for words!! Yummy AND cute!!
Btw, I totally wish I had taken a school bus to your house that day…how awesome to come home to a warm hot chocolate cupcake. So jealous!! :)
Kristen commented on Dec 14 10 at 10:11 amSuch a tasty idea! Love it!
Aimee @ Simple Bites commented on Dec 14 10 at 11:43 amTotally awesome! I’m thinking I’m going to be popular for this weeks playdate. ;)
Maria commented on Dec 14 10 at 12:24 pmLOVE these!!!
Amanda commented on Dec 14 10 at 5:51 pmLOVE IT!!! That is just about the best idea ever!!! More, more more!!!
Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets commented on Dec 15 10 at 6:12 amGreat idea and really well-done presentation/photo. Happy holidays!
Quay Po Cooks commented on Dec 15 10 at 7:00 amNot only your kids will gobble them up, I would too!
Kate commented on Dec 15 10 at 10:43 amAre mugs that are microwave safe also oven safe or do you need to use special oven safe mugs?
Paula commented on Dec 15 10 at 11:35 amWhat a great idea.. I have a bunch of grandkids that will enjoy these!!
Heather commented on Dec 15 10 at 12:18 pmSuch an adorable presentation!
jenna laughs commented on Dec 15 10 at 9:04 pmThis is such a cute idea!! I would love tasting cake covered in whipped cream.
Erika Beth commented on Dec 16 10 at 12:51 pmHow delighful. I will try this out the next time it snows here in NYC.
Michelle (What's Cooking with Kids) commented on Dec 16 10 at 8:00 pmIt doesn’t get any cuter than this!
Sue commented on Dec 17 10 at 12:31 pmAdorable! This lends a new meaning to the name CUPcake:)
Rebecca Cooper commented on Dec 18 10 at 10:35 amSoooo cute!!
wanda commented on Dec 18 10 at 11:16 amThese are rockin! I want one!
Gretchen commented on Dec 22 10 at 8:34 amI know what I’m making next snowstorm here in MN.What a cute and tasty treat for after playing in the snow!
Ginny commented on Dec 05 11 at 11:56 pmMade these for an ice skating party. Looked adorable! Adults gobbled them up, kids mostly ate the whipped creme and marshmallows. Thanks for the cute idea!
Laura @ HappyCanadianHome.com commented on Dec 09 11 at 3:48 pmWhat a fantastic idea!
sharon campbell commented on Dec 17 11 at 10:07 pmI bought 12 oz cups. Will this work if I just add more batter to the cups? Thanks for the cute idea…….am planning on giving to neighbors…………….
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