Description
Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes are the perfect festive treat that combines rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors in every bite. These soft, fluffy cupcakes topped with creamy frosting will fill your home with a delightful aroma and keep everyone coming back for more. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy family moments, these easy-to-make cupcakes will impress at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- Create a well in the dry ingredients; add eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix until smooth without overmixing.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the batter into each liner until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg