Indulgent Chocolate Peak Cupcakes
No matter what the occasion, cupcakes are always a favorite treat, and these great cupcakes are the perfect thing for taking to kids birthday parties, sharing with coworkers or just enjoying at home.
Ingredient List – Cupcakes
- 1-1/3 cups of hot water
- 2 tablespoons of instant coffee crystals
- 1 box of chocolate fudge cake mix
- 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
- 12 soft caramel candies
- 3 whole eggs
Ingredient List – Frosting
- 1 one pound container of chocolate frosting
- 1 seven ounce jar of marshmallow cream
- 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup of sweetened and toasted flaked coconut
Preparation Steps
Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, then butter and flour 2 cupcake pans.
Stir together the hot water and the instant coffee crystals using a large bowl and stirring until the crystals have completely dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool and then add the cake mix, the oil and the eggs to the coffee mixture using a large bowl.
Beat the mixture by hand or using a hand mixer for 2 minutes or until the mixture is well blended. Fill each of the muffin cups halfway up with the prepared batter, and then place one piece of caramel candy in the center of each cupcake tin. Pour the remaining batter over the caramels until the muffin tins are three quarters full. Bake the cupcakes for about 12 minutes, or until the cakes have begun to puff up.
Turn the oven off and remove the muffin tins. Place the muffin tins on a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes. Carefully remove each cupcake from the pan and allow them to cool completely before frosting.
Cut off the top of each cupcake, then frost the tops with chocolate frosting. Then spoon one tablespoon of marshmallow cream on top of each cake bottom. Place the cupcakes back together and dust the top with cocoa powder. Sprinkle with coconut or candy, serve and enjoy.
These delicious and indulgent cupcakes are the perfect choice for any special occasion, from the most casual to the most formal. From children’s birthday parties and sleepovers to bridal showers, baby showers and other office parties, these great cupcakes are always welcome. The variety of tastes and textures means that everyone is sure to love these delightful creations, and there is enough sweet taste here to satisfy even the most demanding sweet tooth.
