Description
Hot Cocoa Cupcakes with Marshmallow Tops are the ultimate winter treat, combining the rich flavors of chocolate and marshmallow for a delightful dessert experience. These soft, moist cupcakes are topped with fluffy marshmallow frosting that melts in your mouth, evoking cherished memories of cozy evenings by the fire. Perfectly suited for festive gatherings or simple nights in, these cupcakes will impress anyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Mini marshmallows (for topping)
- Chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Make a well in the center and add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Once cooled, frost each cupcake with chocolate frosting and top with mini marshmallows.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg