Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes
 
 
Decadent chocolate cupcakes are topped with rich vanilla buttercream frosting and a sprinkle of peppermint candies.
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 24 cupcakes
Ingredients
  • Cupcakes
  • 2¼ cups flour
  • 1½ cups white sugar
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup softened butter
  • 1¼ cups cooled coffee
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup softened butter
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Peppermint flavored candy pieces
Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients for the cupcakes and beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes. Be careful not to over beat.
  2. Pour batter into lined cupcake pans.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  4. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  5. For the frosting, beat the butter and vanilla until slightly fluffy.
  6. Gradually add 2 cups of the powdered sugar and the milk.
  7. Add the remaining powdered sugar, and beat until soft and creamy.
  8. If it's too thick, thin out with a little more milk.
  9. Frost tops of the cupcakes and top with candy sprinkles.
Recipe by SoFabFood at https://sofabfood.com/peppermint-mocha-cupcakes-recipe/