Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients For Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes Recipe

• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 ounce Semi sweet baking chocolate
• 1 tablespoon Heaping instant coffee
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.75 cup All purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.75 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 Large eggs, at room temperature
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint extract
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened To Room Temperature
• 34 cup Confectioners sugar
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Peppermint extract
• As required Salt, To Taste
• 4 ounce Optional for garnish:melted semi sweet baking chocolate and crushed candy canes