Name: Peppermint Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes with Holiday Charm
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup hot water or brewed coffee; 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped; 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; Pinch of salt; 1 cup unsalted butter softened; 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar; 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk; 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; Crushed candy canes for topping

Description

These festive cupcakes feature a moist chocolate base, a light peppermint chocolate mousse filling, and creamy peppermint frosting topped with crushed candy canes for a perfect holiday treat.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 cup whole milk

1 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup hot water or brewed coffee

6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped

1 cup heavy whipping cream cold

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Pinch of salt

1 cup unsalted butter softened

3 to 4 cups powdered sugar

2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Crushed candy canes for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners

2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl

3. Beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

4. Add eggs one at a time, then peppermint and vanilla extracts

5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined

6. Stir in hot water or coffee until batter is smooth

7. Fill liners two thirds full and bake 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean

8. Cool cupcakes in pan 5 minutes then transfer to a rack to cool completely

9. Melt chopped chocolate and let cool slightly

10. Whip cold cream, powdered sugar, and salt to soft peaks

11. Fold melted chocolate and peppermint extract into whipped cream gently

12. Chill mousse 20–30 minutes until slightly firm

13. Core the center of each cupcake and fill with peppermint chocolate mousse

14. Beat softened butter until pale then add powdered sugar gradually

15. Mix in peppermint and vanilla extracts and cream to desired consistency

16. Pipe or spread frosting onto filled cupcakes

17. Top with crushed candy canes and serve

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake

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