Salted Devils Food Cupcakes with Chocolate Peppermint Frosting

Devil’s food cake is a moist, rich chocolate cake that is often paired with a fluffy frosting, making it a popular choice for special occasions and celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Salted Devils Food Cupcakes with Chocolate Peppermint Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Dessert Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Boiling water
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate, melted
• 0.25 teaspoon Coarse sea salt
• 2 tablespoon Crushed candy canes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, peppermint extract, and melted chocolate until smooth.
11. Spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
12. Sprinkle each cupcake with a pinch of coarse sea salt and crushed candy canes.
13. Allow the frosting to set for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.