December 3, 2025 Amanda Seamans

Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Cupcakes

Name: Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 13
Ingredients: Cupcake Pan; Cupcake Liner; Handheld or Stand Mixer; 1 C / 210 g Granulated Sugar; 1 C / 125 g All Purpose Flour; ½ C / 46 g Luker Natural Cocoa Powder; ¾ tsp Baking Soda; ¾ tsp Baking Powder; ½ tsp Kosher Salt; 1 Large Egg, Room Temperature; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract; ¼ C / 63 g Whole Milk, Room Temperature; ¼ C / 59 g Vegetable Oil; ¼ C / 45 g Sour Cream, Room Temperature; ½ C / 93 g Hot Coffee*; 1 ¼ C / 211 g Santander 65% Dark Chocolate; 1 C / 211 g Heavy Cream; ½ tsp Peppermint Extract

Deep, rich, and perfectly festive, these Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes get their intense flavor from the Natural Cocoa Powder and silky Santander 65% Dark Chocolate. The combination creates a moist chocolate base and a luxurious ganache topping that melts beautifully and finishes with a clean, glossy shine. Paired with cool peppermint and crushed candy pieces, this recipe brings together the best flavors of the season in every bite.

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