From Sally's Baking Addiction
Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes
- Time
- 3 hr
- Makes
- 12
- Ingredients
- 21
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter
- 2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
- 1 heaping Tablespoon instant coffee*
- 1/2 cup (41g) unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch processed)
- 3/4 cup (94g) all-purpose flour* (spooned & leveled)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk*
- 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3-4 cups (360-480g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream*
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- salt, to taste
- optional for garnish: 4 ounces melted semi-sweet baking chocolate and crushed candy canes
The method
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