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Chocolate Peeps Cupcakes with Buttercream Recipe

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Delight in these festive Chocolate Peeps Cupcakes with Buttercream, perfect for Easter celebrations or any fun occasion. Moist chocolate cupcakes are topped with a creamy, luscious green buttercream frosting, decorated with colorful Easter sprinkles and a cute Peeps marshmallow for an extra touch of whimsy.

Ingredients

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Cupcakes

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup oil

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • Green food coloring, as needed

Decorations

  • Easter sprinkles
  • Peeps marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two standard muffin tins with cupcake liners. Set them aside for later use.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until evenly blended.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add vanilla extract, eggs, milk, and oil to the dry mix. Mix on low speed until the batter comes together, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
  4. Fill Cupcake Liners: Using a measuring cup or scoop, evenly divide the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 14 to 16 minutes or until the centers are set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  6. Start Buttercream: In the stand mixer bowl, place softened butter and half of the powdered sugar. Mix on low speed, scraping down the sides as needed, until combined.
  7. Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the remaining powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix again on low speed until smooth.
  8. Add Milk and Color: Pour in the milk and mix until the frosting reaches a creamy and well-combined consistency. Gradually add green food coloring, mixing between additions until your desired shade is achieved.
  9. Pipe Frosting: Transfer the buttercream frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  10. Frost Cupcakes: Once cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe a generous swirl of frosting onto each cupcake.
  11. Decorate: Sprinkle Easter-themed sprinkles on top and gently press a Peeps marshmallow into the center of each frosted cupcake for a festive finish.

Notes

  • Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting to prevent buttercream from melting.
  • You can substitute milk with a dairy-free alternative for a lactose-free version.
  • Adjust the green food coloring amount to achieve the perfect hue for your theme.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder if available.

Keywords: chocolate cupcakes, Easter cupcakes, Peeps marshmallow cupcakes, buttercream frosting, holiday cupcakes, festive dessert

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