Delicious Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

The winter season is not complete without hot chocolate.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Cool Time29

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

Servings:

Calories: 308kcal

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Add cupcake liners to the cupcake pan and set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
In a large bowl, combine oil, eggs, coffee, and vanilla.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Fill the cupcake liners ¾ of the way full and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cupcake comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool 1-2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack and allow them to fully cool before frosting.
Meanwhile, make the frosting by adding the butter to a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute.
Add in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until smooth.
Scrape down the bowl. Add the hot chocolate packet, cocoa powder, and heavy cream. Beat until smooth and the frosting is light and fluffy.
Transfer the frosting to a piping bag. Put the marshmallow fluff in another piping bag. Using a knife, cut a half-inch hole at the top of each cupcake to allow the marshmallow fluff to be piped in. Fill each cupcake to the top with marshmallow fluff and top with the frosting. Add mini marshmallows to decorate if desired.