Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes: The Best Holiday Treat Recipe
A delicious and festive peppermint mocha cupcake recipe perfect for the holiday 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Stir in brewed coffee and crushed peppermint candies.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting.
Notes
- Frost with peppermint flavored buttercream for added flavor.
- Garnish with additional crushed peppermint on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes, Holiday Treats, Holiday Baking