Right after the holidays, I picked up a box of this cupcake mix on clearance. When I eventually made them, I wasn't all that impressed. They didn't really remind me of hot chocolate at all. It was basically a chocolate cupcake with a marshmallow glaze. I know, I know -- I can't expect perfect from a boxed mix. Of course, I considered this a challenge, though, and decided I had to come up with my own hot chocolate cupcake recipe. The result was pretty impressive, if I do say so myself. The cupcakes really taste just like a mug of hot chocolate and the marshmallow frosting is light and fluffy and dreamy.
I usually take all the food that you see on here to work to be eaten, but I don't usually toot my own horn. I just set it out and let it be eaten. But let me tell you, when I made these and took them to work, I tooted my horn all over the whole building. Seriously. I sent out e-mail blasts telling everyone how amazing my cupcakes were. And they came. And they ate them. And they all agreed. So, try them. They're delicious.
What you need for the cupcakes:
1 Chocolate Cake Mix
1 Cup Sour Cream
4 Eggs
3/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
1 Cup Water
1 Box of Chocolate Pudding Mix
12 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
6 Individual Hot Chocolate Packets
What to do for the cupcakes:
1. Preheat the oven according to the directions on the box of the chocolate cake mix.
2. Line cupcake tins with cupcake liners.
3. Put everything in a bowl and mix well.
4. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake according to the directions on the box of the cake mix.
What you need for the icing:
1 stick Butter, softened
1 jar Marshmallow Fluff (7 oz)
2 cups Confectioners Sugar
A Pinch of Salt
1 tsp Vanilla
Here's what you do to make the icing:
1. Beat butter on high speed until light and fluffy.
2. Add marshmallow fluff and continue to beat until incorporated.
3. Add sugar, vanilla, and salt and beat on high for 5-6 minutes, scraping down the bowl.
I piped the marshmallow frosting on top of the cupcakes to make them pretty. I also found that if you toss these in the microwave for about 15 seconds, they're even more delicious when they're just a little warm.
Enjoy!
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2 comments:
I think if I was going to make this, I'd have to have 2 jars of marshmallow fluff--one for the recipe, and one for me to snack on while making the recipe. :o)
I totally feel ya! I usually end up eating more of this icing than I end up piping on the cupcakes! ;-)
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