Peppermint Mocha Cupcake

January 31, 2015

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These intensely chocolatey cupcakes are incredibly dense and moist and topped with rich, chocolate peppermint frosting. YUM.

Chocolate Cake
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup hot coffee (chocolate, espresso, or plain is best)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp espresso powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp milk
1/4 cup sour cream
Frosting
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2-3 cups powdered sugar
1-2 Tbsp heavy cream
2-3 drops peppermint extract
salt to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-tin cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Combine cocoa and hot coffee together, stirring until smooth; set aside. Beat butter with a standing mixer or hand mixer until...
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Nutritions

Calories
5965

Sodium
2223mg
92% DV

Fat
227g
349% DV

Protein
52g
104% DV

Carbs
1025g
348% DV

Fiber
45g
181% DV