Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes: Indulge in a Festive Delight
Indulge in these delicious peppermint mocha cupcakes that perfectly blend coffee and peppermint flavors, ideal for the festive season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup brewed coffee
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, vanilla, and peppermint extracts to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- Enhance flavors by adding crushed peppermint candies on top of the frosting.
- For a more intense mocha flavor, use espresso instead of brewed coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes, festive desserts, holiday baking