Cozy cabin recipes for a winter’s day Mandy Mah As the holiday season ends and a new year rolls around, it’s easy to forget that we’re still in winter until embraced by the chilly air upon stepping outside. Stay warm with these cozy cabin recipes that are a must-try for the winter season this year!
Hot chocolate cupcakes with marshmallow buttercream Recipe by Ashlyn Edwards from belle of the kitchen
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two muffin tins with cupcake liners and set them aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix well. 2. Add in vanilla, eggs, buttermilk, and vegetable oil mixing until smooth. Pour in hot water and mix well. Batter will be very thin. 3. Pour batter into prepared cupcake liners, about ⅔ full. Bake in preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack. 4. To make the frosting, beat softened butter with an electric mixer over medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add in marshmallow creme and beat until combined. Finally add in the powdered sugar and vanilla, scraping down the sides of the bowl and mixing until smooth. 5. Top the cooled cupcakes with frosting, then sprinkle each one with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and crushed candy canes. Add a candy cane handle by inserting the hook end of the candy cane into the top side of each cupcake. Enjoy soon after decorating.
Makes 28 cupcakes
350°F
38 minutes
Ingredients:
Cupcakes: • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 cups granulated sugar • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 2 teaspoons baking soda • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 eggs • 1 cup buttermilk • 1 cup vegetable oil • 1 cup hot water Buttercream: • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened • 1 (7 oz) container marshmallow creme • 1 cup powdered sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Toppings: • Mini candy canes, cut to fit • Mini marshmallows • Chocolate chips • Crushed candy canes
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