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Hot Cocoa Cupcakes

Delicious Hot Cocoa Cupcakes with Marshmallow Filling Recipe

These Hot Cocoa Cupcakes are a delightful treat featuring rich chocolate and gooey marshmallow filling, perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 315
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry 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
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
Filling and Topping
  • 36 mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Cupcake Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Baking the Cupcakes
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with 12 liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir in boiling water slowly.
  5. Divide batter into cupcake liners, filling each 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cupcakes cool for 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Filling and Frosting
  1. Use a knife or corer to remove centers from cooled cupcakes.
  2. Insert 3 mini marshmallows into each cupcake center. Replace tops.
  3. Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips.
  4. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Whip ganache until fluffy, then frost cupcakes.
  6. Top with extra marshmallows or crushed peppermint if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 18g

Notes

These cupcakes can be customized with different milk alternatives or flavored extracts to suit your taste.

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