By Bianca Philp
Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes
10 steps
Prep:20minCook:22min
Chocolate cupcakes with peppermint extract, topped with peppermint buttercream, crushed candy canes, and a drizzle of chocolate.
Updated at: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:37:33 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
66
Moderate
Glycemic Load
56
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories597.8 kcal (30%)
Total Fat28.4 g (41%)
Carbs86.2 g (33%)
Sugars67.2 g (75%)
Protein4.8 g (10%)
Sodium293.9 mg (15%)
Fiber2.3 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
12 servings
Cupcakes
220gall-purpose flour
¾ cupunsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ tspbaking powder
1 ½ tspbaking soda
½ tspsalt
2eggs
large
1 cupgranulated sugar
½ cupbrown sugar
packed
½ cupvegetable oil
2 tsppeppermint extract
¾ cupcoffee
brewed, cooled
¾ cupbuttermilk
Peppermint Buttercream
1 cupunsalted butter
softened
480gpowdered sugar
2 Tbspheavy cream
or milk
1 tsppeppermint extract
Red gel food coloring
or green, optional
Decoration
Instructions
Make the Cupcakes
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3
In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add vegetable oil, peppermint extract, coffee, and buttermilk.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Step 5
Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
Step 6
Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Prepare the Buttercream
Step 7
Beat butter in a large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until smooth.
Step 8
Mix in heavy cream and peppermint extract. Add a drop of red gel food coloring, if desired, and swirl gently for a festive look.
Assemble
Step 9
Pipe or spread peppermint buttercream onto cooled cupcakes.
Step 10
Sprinkle with crushed candy canes and drizzle with melted chocolate.
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