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Hot Cocoa Cupcake Mugs Recipe

Hot Cocoa Cupcake Mugs Recipe


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  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Creamy hot cocoa cupcake mugs blend winter comfort with delightful sweetness, bringing warm memories to life. Chocolate lovers will savor each spoonful of this charming dessert that promises pure indulgence.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 package (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) Duncan Hines Classic Devils Food Cake Mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water

Flavoring Ingredients:

  • 2 envelopes (1.38 ounces / 39 grams each) Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Decoration Ingredients:

  • 1 container (16 ounces / 454 grams) Duncan Hines Creamy Milk Chocolate Frosting
  • 24 mini candy canes
  • 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare muffin pan with festive cupcake liners to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, hot cocoa mix, water, eggs, and oil. Mix on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to medium speed for 2 minutes until batter becomes glossy and smooth.
  3. Carefully distribute batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
  4. Bake for 16-19 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a cupcake. If it comes out clean, cupcakes are ready.
  5. Allow cupcakes to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
  6. Once cooled, generously frost cupcakes with milk chocolate frosting using a star-tipped piping bag for elegant swirls.
  7. Prepare candy cane handles by breaking off the bottom inch of each candy cane.
  8. Gently insert curved end of candy cane into the side of each frosted cupcake.
  9. Embellish cupcakes with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and a sprinkle of crushed candy cane for a festive finish.

Notes

  • Replace regular oil with coconut oil for added richness and subtle tropical undertones in your cupcake base.
  • Create gluten-free versions by selecting a compatible gluten-free cake mix and verifying all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
  • Stabilize frosting by chilling cupcakes for 15 minutes before decorating, ensuring clean and precise piped designs that hold their shape perfectly.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 19 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg