Decadent Hot Chocolate Whipped Cream Cupcakes
These decadent cupcakes are infused with rich chocolate flavor and topped with a fluffy hot chocolate whipped cream. Perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cups whole milk
- ½ cups vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cups boiling water
- 1 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Mini marshmallows for topping
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing gently until combined.
- Stir in boiling water; the batter will be thin.
- Pour batter into cupcake liners, filling each two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool in the pan for a few minutes.
- In a bowl, whip cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with whipped cream using a piping bag or spatula.
- Top with mini marshmallows and chocolate shavings or sprinkles before serving.
Notes
For best results, serve immediately or store in an airtight container.