Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Topping

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup hot chocolate mix
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Add hot chocolate mix and chocolate chips to the batter and mix until just combined.
6. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
7. Let cupcakes cool completely before topping.
8. To make the topping, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spread on top of cooled cupcakes.
9. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Hot chocolate cupcakes are a great way to enjoy a sweet treat that is both delicious and comforting.
• The addition of hot chocolate mix to the cupcake batter gives the cupcakes an intense chocolate flavor.
• Whipped cream topping adds a light and fluffy texture to the cupcakes.