Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake or muffin pan with 24 regular-size cupcake liners.
  2. Combine the chocolate chips and hot coffee together, stirring occasionally until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. In a large bowl sift together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until thickened slightly. Slowly add the buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Add the melted chocolate mixture to the eggs, and combine completely. Add the sugar mixture and beat on medium speed until well combined.
  3. Fill the prepared cupcake liners three-quarters full with the cupcake batter. Place in the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18 to 21 minutes. Cool the cupcakes completely.
  4. While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the Chocolate Ganache and the Peppermint Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting. Put the frosting into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
  5. To assemble: Using an apple corer, remove the center of each cupcake. Fill each cupcake with a spoonful of the Chocolate Ganache. Using the frosting-filled pastry bag, frost the cupcakes. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
  6. Chocolate Ganache:
  7. Bring the heavy cream and butter to a simmer in a small saucepan. Turn off the heat and add in the chocolate. Stir the mixture until smooth. Set aside to cool.
  8. Peppermint Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting:
  9. Whip together the butter and marshmallow cream, using an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Add the peppermint extract. Slowly add 2 cups of the powdered sugar and continue to mix on a slow speed. Add the milk and additional powdered sugar, up to 2 cups, until desired consistency is reached.
  10. This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 750.51 Kcal (3142 kJ)
Calories from fat 337.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.55g 58%
Cholesterol 29.02mg 10%
Sodium 768.32mg 32%
Potassium 1361.06mg 29%
Total Carbs 101.09g 34%
Sugars 64.2g 257%
Dietary Fiber 1.99g 8%
Protein 7.99g 16%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 68.7mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 407.36 Kcal (1706 kJ)
Calories from fat 183.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.38g 58%
Cholesterol 15.75mg 10%
Sodium 417.03mg 32%
Potassium 738.75mg 29%
Total Carbs 54.87g 34%
Sugars 34.85g 257%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 8%
Protein 4.34g 16%
Iron 0.6mg 6%
Calcium 37.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.7
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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