Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes

These rich homemade chocolate cupcakes are filled with all of the flavors of a peppermint mocha latte! These peppermint mocha cupcakes are topped with a peppermint chocolate buttercream, giving these chocolate cupcakes twice the peppermint, chocolate, and mocha flavors!
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Ingredients
Chocolate Cupcakes

• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup hot coffee (chocolate, espresso, or plain is best)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp espresso powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Frosting

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 2-3 cups powdered sugar
• 1-2 Tbsp heavy cream
• 2-3 drops peppermint extract
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-tin cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. Combine cocoa and hot coffee together, stirring until smooth; set aside.
3. Beat butter with a standing mixer or hand mixer until creamy and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add in sugar, beating 4-5 minutes until it is light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until the yellow disappears.
4. In a bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder.
5. For full instructions : www.alattefood.com

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