Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint with these Peppermint Mocha Chocolate Cupcakes. Perfect for holiday celebrations or a sweet treat any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brewed strong coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream, as needed
- Crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together coffee, milk, oil, egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Mix batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then mix in coffee and peppermint extract. Beat until fluffy, adding cream as needed.
- Frost cupcakes: Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with crushed candy canes.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
