Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Hot Chocolate Frosting
Indulge in rich, moist hot chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy hot chocolate frosting
Servings: 12
Calories: 349kcal
Equipment
- Mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Cupcake pan with liners
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk or buttermilk
- ¼ cup hot chocolate mix
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
For the hot chocolate frosting:
- 16 oz powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup prepared hot chocolate
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter softened
- Marshmallows optional for garnishing
Instructions
To make the cupcakes:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, hot chocolate mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat together sugar, eggs, milk, oil (or butter), and vanilla until smooth.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until you get a smooth batter without lumps.
- Fill liners about 2/3 full and bake 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting:
- Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth.
- Slowly mix in the powdered sugar and beat until creamy and well combined. (Scrape down the sides as needed.)
- Pour in the hot chocolate and mix again until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg