Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes: The Best Festive Treats You’ll Love
Delicious peppermint mocha cupcakes perfect for the festive season!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugars until creamy.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the brewed coffee.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the lined cupcake tins, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, add crushed candy canes on top of the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes, festive, treats