Hot Cocoa Cupcakes with Peeps
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Recipe type: Dessert, Cupcakes, Christmas
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Serves: 18 cupcakes
 
Chocolate cupcakes frosted with Fluffy Chocolate Frosting and a Hot Cocoa & Cream PEEPS®.
Ingredients
  • 1 chocolate cake mix
  • Frosting
  • 2/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 cups confectionery sugar
  • Decorating
  • Candy canes
  • Sprinkles
  • PEEPS® Hot Cocoa & Cream Flavored Marshmallow Chicks Dipped in White Fudge
Instructions
  1. Make the cake mix according to package directions. Make into cupcakes.
  2. Frosting
  3. Heat the heavy cream until it comes to a boil.
  4. Put the cocoa in a mixing bowl. Add the hot cream and mix until the cocoa is incorporated. Cool.
  5. Add the butter a tablespoon at a time at medium speed. When incorporated add the vanilla and confectionery sugar.
  6. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
  7. Put the frosting in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe the frosting on the cupcakes. Sprinkle with sprinkles. Top with a Hot Cocoa & Cream PEEPS®. Add a candy cane.
Recipe by Recipes Food and Cooking at https://recipesfoodandcooking.com/2015/12/01/hot-cocoa-cupcakes-with-peeps/