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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

Hot chocolate cupcakes are a warm, cozy dessert with a rich chocolate flavor, moist texture, creamy frosting, and marshmallow topping. The batter is made by mixing dry ingredients, gently adding the wet ingredients, and baking the cupcakes until soft and springy. After cooling, they are frosted and finished with marshmallows, chocolate syrup, and optional cocoa or chocolate shavings. The recipe is simple, needs no special equipment, and produces a comforting treat that isn’t heavy or dry.
Calories ~320, Carbs ~38g, Fat ~16g, Protein ~4g
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Cupcakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Cupcakes
  • All-purpose flour
  • Cocoa powder
  • Sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Eggs
  • Oil or melted butter
  • Water
  • Topping and Filling
  • Prepared frosting white or chocolate, based on preference
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Chocolate syrup or drizzle
  • Cocoa powder or fine chocolate shavings

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • Paper cupcake liners
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack
  • Spoon or piping bag for frosting

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with paper liners. The pan should be ready before mixing.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl until the color looks even. There should be no cocoa lumps left.
  3. Add the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The batter should look smooth and thick, not runny.
  4. Fill each liner about three-quarters full. The batter should not reach the top.
  5. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the tops spring back when touched. The cupcakes should look set and slightly domed.
  6. Let the cupcakes cool fully before adding anything on top. Warm cupcakes will melt frosting.
  7. Frost the cupcakes using a spoon or piping bag. The frosting should sit tall and hold its shape.
  8. Add mini marshmallows on top and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Finish with a light dusting of cocoa powder if desired.

Notes

  • Overmixing the batter can make the cupcakes dense. Stop stirring once combined.
  • Overbaking dries them out. Check early and remove when the tops bounce back.
  • Frosting too soon causes it to slide off. Always cool completely first.
  • Too much drizzle can weigh down the frosting. Use a light hand.
  • Macros are rough estimates and will change with frosting amount and drizzle size.