Description
Peppermint mocha cupcakes with chocolate ganache are a rich and festive holiday dessert. These cupcakes combine chocolate, coffee, and peppermint flavors for a decadent treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Crushed peppermint candies for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix coffee, milk, and peppermint extract in another bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and coffee mixture to the butter mixture.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
- For ganache, heat cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
- Cool cupcakes completely before topping with ganache and crushed peppermint.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for best flavor
- Let ganache cool slightly before piping
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg