{"id":38801,"date":"2025-05-10T11:53:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T04:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=38801"},"modified":"2025-09-25T13:19:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T06:19:14","slug":"hot-cocoa-cupcakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/hot-cocoa-cupcakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Cocoa Cupcakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Get ready to indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these Hot Cocoa Cupcakes! These delectable treats feature rich chocolate cupcakes filled with velvety ganache and topped with fluffy hot cocoa frosting. Here’s why you’ll fall head over heels for them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They’re intensely chocolatey:<\/strong> These cupcakes are packed with deep, dark chocolate flavor. From the cocoa powder-infused batter to the thick chocolate ganache filling, every bite is a chocolate lover’s dream come true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hot cocoa frosting is pure bliss:<\/strong> Imagine the cozy warmth of a cup of hot cocoa transformed into a creamy frosting. With hot cocoa mix blended in, this frosting is irresistibly fluffy and oh-so-delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They’re filled with luxurious chocolate ganache:<\/strong> The centers of these cupcakes are a delightful surprise, filled with silky-smooth chocolate ganache. Plus, we’ve made the ganache extra thick by using less cream, making each bite even more indulgent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, let’s gather our ingredients and get baking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5e9e85\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5e9e85\" aria-label=\"4 oz 113 g semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped baking chocolate\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5e9e85\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"4\" data-unit=\"oz\">4 oz<\/span> 113 g semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped baking chocolate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>**For the Hot Cocoa Frosting:**<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5e9e8c\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5e9e8c\" aria-label=\"\u00bd cup 98 g hot cocoa mix (Swiss Miss milk chocolate, without marshmallows)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5e9e8c\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bd cup<\/span> 98 g hot cocoa mix (Swiss Miss milk chocolate, without marshmallows)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span 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data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>**For the Chocolate Cupcakes:**<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F and line a cupcake pan with liners.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">In a small bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder (if using), baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until fluffy.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla to the sugar mixture, mixing until pale and smooth.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Mix in the sour cream and milk until combined.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">Divide the batter among the cupcake liners and bake for 17-19 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-8\">Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>**For the Chocolate Ganache Filling:**<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-9\">Heat the heavy cream until just boiling, then pour it over the chocolate chips in a bowl.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-10\">Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>**For the Hot Cocoa Frosting:**<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-11\">In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the hot cocoa mix and heavy cream. Microwave for 15-20 seconds, then stir until smooth. Let it cool to room temperature.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-12\">In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and salt until pale and fluffy.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-13\">Gradually add the cooled hot cocoa mixture and powdered sugar to the butter, mixing until light and fluffy.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-14\">Stir in the vanilla extract and cocoa powder until well combined.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>**Assembling the Cupcakes:**<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-15\">Remove a bit of the centers of the cooled cupcakes and fill each with chocolate ganache.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-16\">Pipe a generous amount of hot cocoa frosting onto the tops of the cupcakes.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-17\">Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-18\">Get ready to savor the ultimate chocolatey goodness with these Hot Cocoa Cupcakes!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr 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minutes<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"yield\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-cutlery\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYield:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-yield\"><span data-amount=\"12\">12<\/span> cupcakes <span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield-scale\"><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span>x<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"category\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use 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class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-label\">Scale<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button tasty-recipes-scale-button-active\" data-amount=\"1\" type=\"button\">1x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"2\" type=\"button\">2x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"3\" type=\"button\">3x<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>**For the Chocolate Cupcakes:**<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee62\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee62\" aria-label=\"1 cup 125 g all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee62\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> 125 g all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee7d\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee7d\" aria-label=\"5 tablespoons 25 g Dutch process cocoa powder\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee7d\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"5\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">5 tablespoons<\/span> 25 g Dutch process cocoa powder<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee84\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee84\" aria-label=\"\u00bd teaspoon baking powder\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee84\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">\u00bd teaspoon<\/span> baking powder<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee8c\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee8c\" aria-label=\"\u00bd teaspoon baking soda\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee8c\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">\u00bd teaspoon<\/span> baking soda<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee92\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee92\" aria-label=\"\u00bc teaspoon salt\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee92\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">\u00bc teaspoon<\/span> salt<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee98\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee98\" aria-label=\"1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee98\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> espresso powder (optional)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee9f\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee9f\" aria-label=\"\u00bc cup 56 g softened unsalted butter\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eee9f\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bc cup<\/span> 56 g softened unsalted butter<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeea6\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeea6\" aria-label=\"\u00be cup 150 g granulated sugar\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeea6\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00be cup<\/span> 150 g granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeeac\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeeac\" aria-label=\"1 egg (at room temperature)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeeac\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> egg (at room temperature)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeeb1\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeeb1\" aria-label=\"1 egg yolk (at room 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data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeec4\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeec4\" aria-label=\"\u00bd cup 120 ml whole milk, at room temperature\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeec4\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bd cup<\/span> 120 ml whole milk, at room temperature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>**For the Chocolate Ganache Filling:**<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeec9\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeec9\" aria-label=\"\u00bd cup 120 ml heavy whipping cream\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeec9\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bd cup<\/span> 120 ml heavy whipping cream<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeed0\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeed0\" aria-label=\"4 oz 113 g semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped baking chocolate\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeed0\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"4\" data-unit=\"oz\">4 oz<\/span> 113 g semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped baking chocolate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>**For the Hot Cocoa Frosting:**<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeed8\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeed8\" aria-label=\"\u00bd cup 98 g hot cocoa mix (Swiss Miss milk chocolate, without marshmallows)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeed8\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bd cup<\/span> 98 g hot cocoa mix (Swiss Miss milk chocolate, without marshmallows)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span 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extract<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeefb\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeefb\" aria-label=\"1 tablespoon 5 g Dutch process cocoa powder\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f3a3c5eeefb\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">1 tablespoon<\/span> 5 g Dutch process cocoa powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS--><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>**For the Chocolate Cupcakes:**<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F and line a cupcake pan with liners.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">In a small bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder (if using), baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until fluffy.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla to the sugar mixture, mixing until pale and smooth.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Mix in the sour cream and milk until combined.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">Divide the batter among the cupcake liners and bake for 17-19 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-8\">Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>**For the Chocolate Ganache Filling:**<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-9\">Heat the heavy cream until just boiling, then pour it over the chocolate chips in a bowl.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-10\">Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>**For the Hot Cocoa Frosting:**<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-11\">In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the hot cocoa mix and heavy cream. Microwave for 15-20 seconds, then stir until smooth. 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