Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting
Hot chocolate cupcakes with marshmallow frosting are rich and moist and bring the chocolaty essence of a cup of hot cocoa topped with marshmallows right into your hand. It’s the perfect indulgence for cold winter days.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 645kcal
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 5 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 6 Tablespoons hot chocolate mix
- ½ cup hot water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Marshmallow Frosting
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter room temperature
- 3 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup marshmallow creme
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Topping: mini marshmallows and optional chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
Cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour and cocoa powder together. Add the sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and whisk well.
- In a microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl, heat the water until it’s almost boiling. Add in the hot chocolate mix, and stir until combined.
- Combine the oil, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Slowly add the hot chocolate mixture while continuously stirring.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake cavity ⅔ full. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Place the marshmallow frosting (instructions are below) in a piping bag with a 1M star tip and swirl it on top of the cupcakes. Garnish with mini marshmallows and/or chocolate sprinkles.
Marshmallow Frosting
- Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add the marshmallow creme and vanilla extract and continue beating for 2 more minutes.
- Refrigerate the frosting for 30 minutes before piping onto cupcakes.
Notes
Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator in an airtight container. The cupcakes will last up to 3 days in the fridge. Before serving, let the cupcakes sit out at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 645kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
