Description
These Hot Cocoa Cupcakes are a cozy winter dessert with rich chocolate flavor, topped with creamy marshmallow frosting. Perfect for holidays, parties, or a comforting treat. Made with real cocoa powder and a fluffy cupcake base, these chocolate cupcakes are like hot cocoa in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot water or brewed coffee
1 cup marshmallow creme
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk (for frosting consistency)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat together the sugar, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir in the hot water or coffee until batter is thin and smooth.
5. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
6. To make frosting, beat the softened butter with marshmallow creme until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and milk and beat until smooth.
7. Frost cupcakes once fully cooled. Top with extra marshmallows or chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
Make sure the water or coffee is hot when added for best chocolate depth.
The batter will be thin — don’t worry, that’s how it should be!
Let cupcakes cool fully before frosting to avoid melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg