Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting (Print version)

Rich hot chocolate cupcakes topped with fluffy marshmallow frosting and mini marshmallows.

# Ingredients:

For the cupcakes

01 - 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup (32 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 3 tablespoons hot cocoa mix
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
07 - 1 large egg, room temperature
08 - 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
09 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, room temperature
10 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
11 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) hot water
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the marshmallow frosting

13 - 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, cool room temperature
14 - 1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar, sifted
15 - 1 jar (7 oz or 198 g) marshmallow creme
16 - 1 tablespoon heavy cream, plus more as needed
17 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 - 1/8 teaspoon fine salt

For topping

19 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
20 - 2 tablespoons chocolate curls or shaved chocolate

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-count muffin pan with paper liners.
02 - Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk the egg and sugar until smooth. Whisk in the milk, oil, hot water, and vanilla. The mixture will look thin.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk just until combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Divide the batter among the liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 14-17 minutes, until the tops spring back and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
06 - Beat the butter on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until creamy. Add powdered sugar and beat on low until combined. Add marshmallow creme, cream, vanilla, and salt, then beat on medium-high for 1-2 minutes until fluffy.
07 - Pipe or spread the marshmallow frosting onto fully cooled cupcakes. Top with mini marshmallows and chocolate curls.

# Good to know:

01 - Makes 12 standard cupcakes.
02 - Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
03 - Store frosted cupcakes covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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