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    Blog » Dessert » Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

    Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

    Dec 13, 2017 · Modified: Jan 3, 2019 by Jessy Freimann · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

    This Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes recipe is so easy and delicious no one will ever know that it's a cake mix hack! These are very good for kids and perfect for Christmas.

    These rich and delicious Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes are so delicious, no one will never know they're made with a cake mix hack!

    A close up shot of Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes in rows.

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    Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with the one in the middle in focus.

    You know what I love about cupcakes? Not only are they super adorable and typically taste fantastic, but they tend to be seasonally appropriate no matter what time of year. I love being able to take something that's universally loved and totally delicious and adapt it to whatever holiday or celebration you're attending (or because it's a Wednesday and you deserve it!)

    Now you know I love a good cake mix hack. As far as I’m concerned, there is nothing better than working smarter, not harder! And doctoring up a cake mix and to achieve a super moist and flavorful cake is definitely smart and easier than making it from scratch.

    A hand taking one of the Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes.

    So I took my favorite cake mix hack recipe and gave it a little love to make these fantastic Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes. The chocolate and peppermint flavor combo is one that I cannot seem to get enough of! They go together so deliciously and feel especially festive around the holidays.

    I added hot cocoa into the cake mix to make it extra chocolate-y and delicious! Peppermint extract is an excellent way to add it bit of minty-goodness without overwhelming everything (a little goes a long way!) and Andes Baking Chips to add some nice texture.

    An overshead shot of Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes lined up.

    Freshly whipped cream makes the perfect topping and fits so well with the theme (this is modeled after a comforting mug of hot chocolate after all!). I opted to top them with sugar sprinkles and festive paper straws but you could also go with mini marshmallows.

    These taste fantastic and of course they look super cute too! They’re the perfect dish to pass for your upcoming holiday parties and are also kid-friendly! A was especially crazy about these (she is definitely her mother’s daughter when it comes to chocolate and mint!).

    Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with straws in them.

    In her usual style, A made a point to eat all the whipped cream off the top and then proceeded to devour the cupcake and ask for seconds in a record amount of time. Your friends and family will never know just how easy these were to make! It'll be our little secret!

    Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with one out from and the rest in the background.

    Nutrition

    Calories

    4944 cal

    Fat

    388 g

    Carbs

    337 g

    Protein

    49 g
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    Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

    This Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes recipe is so easy and delicious no one will ever know that it's a cake mix hack! These are very good for kids and perfect for Christmas.

    15 minPrep Time

    20 minCook Time

    35 minTotal Time

    Author:

    Jessy Freimann, The Life Jolie

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    Ingredients

    • 1 box of chocolate cake mix
    • 6 ounces of your favorite hot chocolate mix (I used 6 1 ounce packets)
    • 1 cup of warm water
    • ¾ cup of vegetable or canola oil
    • 5 extra-large eggs (I've used large and it still came out wonderful)
    • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract, divided
    • 1 cup Andes Creme de Menthe baking chips (aff)
    • 1 pint heavy cream
    • 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
    • Red and green sugar sprinkles
    • Red and white paper straws, cut into thirds (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
    2. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat together cake mix, hot chocolate mix, water, oil, eggs and 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract until just combined.
    3. Fold in the peppermint baking chips.
    4. Fill the cupcake cups ¾ of the way. (an ice cream scoop works great for this).
    5. Bake 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
    6. Cool completely.
    7. In a large, cold metal bowl and using an electric mixer, whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar and remaining peppermint extract until it forms fluffy, slightly stiff peaks.
    8. Pipe whipped cream onto the tops of the cupcakes.
    9. Sprinkle with red and green sugar sprinkles and place a straw into each cupcake at a diagonal angle.
    10. Enjoy!

    Notes

    It's best to serve these right away. Freshly whipped cream holds up decently in the refrigerator for a few days but is best right away.

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