Description
Delightful Chocolate Wreath Cupcakes with rich chocolate, fluffy frosting, and a hint of peppermint, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the peppermint extract if using.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while stirring gently. Mix until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate with buttercream frosting, sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or edible glitter.
- Enjoy and share with family and friends.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, consider using plant-based milk and butter substitutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chocolate cupcakes, holiday desserts, festive treats, mint chocolate, easy baking