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January 26, 2026

Fluffy chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy hot chocolate frosting and finished with mini dehydrated marshmallows, these Hot Chocolate Cupcakes are fun and tasty!

Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients

Milk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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To make the Cupcakes

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Preheat the oven to 350℉. Prepare muffin tins with 24 cupcake liners or grease with non-stick spray.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, oil, sugar, vanilla, vinegar, and eggs until well combined. Add the sour cream and milk and whisk until incorporated.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sifted cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pour the dry ingredient mixture into the bowl with the combined wet ingredients and stir just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix!
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Distribute the batter evenly between the 24 cupcake liners in the prepared pans, filling each liner about half full. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

To make the Frosting

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In a small bowl, stir the heated whipping creaming and hot chocolate powder mix until the powder is completely dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
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In a large bowl using an electric handheld mixer, blend the softened butter and cooled hot chocolate/cream mixture on medium speed until smooth. Sift in the powdered sugar and cocoa and mix until combined. Turn up the mixer to high speed. Lastly, add the vanilla extract and 1-2 more tablespoons of cold whipping cream and mix at high speed until a smooth, fluffy consistency is reached.
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Pipe onto the fully cooled cupcakes and top with a sprinkle of mini dehydrated marshmallows before the surface of the frosting dries. (The dehydrated marshmallows will get squishy from the humidity so I recommend waiting to add them on top until right before serving.)

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Marshmallow Magic 🔥
    Toast the mini dehydrated marshmallows lightly with a kitchen torch before garnishing to enhance their flavor and create a campfire-like caramelization.
  • Moisture Master 💧
    Add sour cream to the batter to ensure ultra-moist cupcakes that stay soft and tender for 2-3 days after baking.
  • Cocoa Powder Pro 🍫
    Sift your cocoa powder and dry ingredients together to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, even chocolate flavor throughout the cupcakes.
  • Frosting Temperature Trick 🌡️
    Let butter and cream come to room temperature before making the frosting to achieve a silky-smooth, perfectly whippable consistency.
  • Piping Perfection 💨
    Use a large star tip when piping the hot chocolate frosting to create beautiful, bakery-style swirls that maximize marshmallow coverage.

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Knead Some Sweets

Hi, I'm Naomi! Recipe developer, food photographer, author, and baking enthusiast behind Knead Some Sweets.

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