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Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes

November 25, 2016 by Keri 16 Comments

Welcome the holiday season with these cozy peppermint mocha cupcakes! Chocolate cake batter is flavored with coffee and peppermint extract for a classic flavor combo. Top the cupcakes with a delicious peppermint whipped cream frosting for the perfect holiday treat! {Gluten free}

peppermint-mocha-cupcakeHappy Friday, guys! Did you all have a good Thanksgiving? Mine was pretty stellar… still feeling that food coma, though!

Kyle and I did meal number one with my family and then meal number two with his family. Needless to say, we had a lot of delicious food. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t turkey-ed out by now. I mean, not only did we have turkey today, but remember all those turkey themed posts I shared? Yeah, well someone had to eat it all! #foodbloggerprobs

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, I can fully embrace the holiday season! Bring on the Christmas decorations, movies, music, and sweet treats! I don’t know about you, but I simply can’t decorate my tree without a festive treat. 

peppermint-mocha-cupcake-4I do a lot of baking this time of year. That means I need to keep my kitchen well stocked with a great gluten-free flour. Bob’s Red Mill is my go-to brand when it comes to flours. Not only is the gluten free 1 to 1 baking flour easy to find at my local grocery store, but it makes perfect baked goods! This flour combines finely ground brown rice flour, sweet white rice flour, whole grain sorghum flour, potato starch, and tapioca flour with a touch of xanthan gum—just enough xanthan gum to create chewy cookies and springy muffins. And of course, fabulous cupcakes! ?

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If you guys are fans of peppermint mocha drinks, then you are going to go crazy for these cupcakes! The holiday season always makes me want all things peppermint. Combine that with two of my favorite things – chocolate and coffee… well, you’ve got a winner there!

Since this time of year includes a lot of family time, I love reaching for those tried and true recipes that have been around for generations. This chocolate cake batter is, legit, the best ever. Courtesy of my great-grandmother, whom I unfortunately never had the pleasure of meeting. 

Luckily, my mom passed all of her recipes along to me. I could sit and read through them for hours on end! One, because I love reading recipes. And two, because most of them are scribbled on random pieces of paper and need a lot of decoding! 

Obviously, my great-grandmother wasn’t making gluten-free chocolate cake. Luckily Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour is perfectly formulated for baked goods with terrific taste and texture – no additional specialty ingredients or custom recipes required. That makes it perfect for using in all of your favorite recipes!

cupcake-process

What makes this chocolate cake so special? The boiling coffee! 

I will never forget the first time I made it. I poured the boiling coffee in the cake batter and was horrified at what I saw. Super thin and runny… I really thought I did something wrong. After a few seconds, the flour mixture absorbs some of liquid and you end up with a thin, but velvety batter. 

The trick here is that you want to mix your dry ingredients and then the wet (minus the coffee). Then, you mix the wet ingredients into the dry and once it’s fully incorporated, you slowly pour in the boiling coffee while mixing. It will seem very thin, but that’s what gives the finished cupcakes such a great texture!

The only thing I added to the recipe was peppermint extract. We are making peppermint mocha cupcakes after all!

peppermint-mocha-cupcakes-batterOnce they bake, you gotta let them cool. Yes, it’s extremely difficult, but I use this time to clean up and make the frosting!

You can’t have a peppermint mocha drink without whipped cream right? Right. So, you can’t have a peppermint mocha cupcake without whipped cream frosting!

If you tried to just pile them up with whipped cream, it wouldn’t hold up very well. The best way to get a sturdy whipped cream frosting is to add a stabilizer. For this I use a small amount of cream cheese and butter. Whip those together and add a hint of vanilla extract and peppermint extract. Once you have that nice and smooth, add in 1/4 cup of the heavy cream. This helps to smooth things out and brings things closer in temperature. Sweeten things up with powdered sugar and then whip in the rest of the cream. 

Whipped cream frosting = fantastic.

peppermint-whipped-cream-icingOnce you have completely cooled cupcakes, you can pile on the frosting! Then, top them off with crushed candy canes for some crunch and a pretty finish. 

Now, tell me that isn’t the perfect treat to enjoy while decorating the Christmas tree?! I plan on enjoying quite a few while we do our tree. ?

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Be sure and checkout this website to get a coupon for Bob’s Red Mill flour!


Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes {with Whipped Cream Frosting}
2016-11-24 21:24:24
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Welcome the holiday season with these cozy peppermint mocha cupcakes! Chocolate cake batter is flavored with coffee and peppermint extract for a classic flavor combo. Top the cupcakes with a delicious peppermint whipped cream frosting for the perfect holiday treat!
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
1 hr
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
1 hr
For the Cupcake Batter
  1. ¾ Cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
  2. 1 Cup Sugar
  3. 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  4. ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
  5. ½ Teaspoon Salt
  6. 6 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  7. 1 Egg, lightly beaten
  8. 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  9. 1 Teaspoon Peppermint Extract
  10. ¼ Cup (½ Stick) Unsalted Butter, melted and cooled slightly
  11. ½ Cup Milk
  12. ½ Cup Boiling Black Coffee*
For the Frosting
  1. 2 oz. Cream Cheese, at room temperature
  2. 1 Tablespoon Butter, at room temperature
  3. ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  4. ¼ Teaspoon Peppermint Extract
  5. Pinch of Salt
  6. 1/3 Cup Powdered Sugar
  7. 1 Cup Heavy Cream, divided
  8. Chopped Candy Canes/Mini Candy Canes, for decorating
Instructions
  1. Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350º.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl) whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the egg, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, melted butter, and milk. Whisk until well combined.
  5. At this point, you should bring your coffee to a boil.
  6. If using a stand mixer, fit the mixer with the paddle attachment. Alternatively you can just use a rubber spatula. With the mixer running on low speed, pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredient mixture until just combined.
  7. With the mixer running on low, slowly pour in the boiling coffee. The batter will be thin!
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling the cups about 2/3 of the way full.
  9. Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean ( a few small crumbs are ok!).
  10. Transfer the cupcakes to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before frosting.
  11. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and a pinch of salt.
  12. Once the mixture is smooth and creamy, pour in ¼ cup of the heavy cream and add in the powdered sugar. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  13. Swap out the paddle attachment on the mixer for whisk. Pour in the remaining ¾ cup of heavy cream and whip until the mixture will hold a firm peak.
  14. Frost the cupcakes using a pastry bag, or just slather it on!
  15. Top the cupcakes with chopped candy canes and enjoy!
Notes
  1. *I like to brew strong coffee so the flavor can really shine through. Feel free to use your favorite coffee!
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Lovely comments

  1. Zainab says

    December 1, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    These are beautiful! And so great that they are gluten free.

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      December 12, 2016 at 3:45 pm

      Thank you, Zainab!

      Reply
  2. Caitlyn says

    December 12, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    These look so amazing!! I can’t wait to make them myself. I was wondering though I would like to do them as mini cupcakes and was wondering if you have a suggested baking time for them? I’m planning on talking them to a holiday party where there are about 150 people. I want to make a lot so everyone can have a chance at one!

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      December 12, 2016 at 3:50 pm

      Thank you, Caitlyn! I recommend cutting the baking time in half, so they should take around 9-10 minutes, but keep an eye on the first batch until you know for sure! I always say to lean on the side of caution and start out with less time and check from there as ovens can vary greatly! I hope you and the party guests enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Cassidi says

    December 20, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    My cupcakes overflowed over the edges and fell in the middle. Any advice?

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    • identiconKeri says

      December 20, 2016 at 9:05 pm

      Hi Cassidi! It sounds like the cups may have had too much batter in them. That’s usually why cupcakes will overflow. I try to fill them 2/3 of the way so they have plenty of room to rise! I hope this helps 🙂

      Reply
  4. Maraline says

    October 23, 2017 at 8:57 am

    Love these cupcakes. Would like to use for a red velveteen wedding theme and wondered which cupcake liners you used, they work beautifully with cake!

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      October 24, 2017 at 9:56 am

      Hi Maraline. I’m not sure of the brand as I’ve had them for years and don’t have the original packaging. I bought them at Michael’s, though!

      Reply
  5. Connie Martin says

    December 6, 2017 at 7:59 pm

    How far ahead can you make the topping? I want to make these a day ahead but am not sure how long the topping will stay firm. They look yummy!

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      December 6, 2017 at 8:20 pm

      You can make it a day ahead – I recommend allowing it to soften for about an hour at room temperature before topping the cupcakes. It will be much easier to frost them with it not so cold! Enjoy 🙂
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  6. Carol says

    November 30, 2022 at 5:45 pm

    Mine remained flat without a dome as a cupcake should have…followed recipe as written.
    ????

    Reply
  7. Wendy Silette says

    December 23, 2022 at 2:38 pm

    These cupcakes sunk like crazy! I’m an experienced baker and not in a high altitude area (Florida) so I was very surprised and disappointed! I did double the recipe, but otherwise followed it precisely. The only saving grace is they taste okay and the frosting may cover this total fiasco. But for now, I have to find a new recipe and start all over.

    Reply
  8. Monika says

    November 10, 2022 at 2:12 pm

    These look amazing! I will definitely be making them for Christmas!!! Does the measurement for flour change if I use all purpose instead of gluten free?

    Reply
  9. Liv says

    November 19, 2022 at 11:29 am

    I used regular flour and did as the recipe called!

    Reply

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