Description
Delightful cupcakes that bring the warmth of hot chocolate in a rich, chocolatey treat topped with fluffy marshmallow frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 packet instant hot cocoa mix
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the hot water and instant hot cocoa mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until well combined.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until everything is smooth and incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
- Beat together the marshmallow fluff, softened butter, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar until well combined.
- Frost each cupcake with the fluffy marshmallow frosting and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize with peppermint, chocolate chips, or by using alternative flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg