SUGAR COOKIE HOT COCOA CUPCAKES
SUGAR COOKIE HOT COCOA CUPCAKES
🌟 INGREDIENTS
Sugar Cookie Bottom
7 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 egg yolk at room temperature
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon milk
Cupcakes
1/2 cup canola oil
2 eggs at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee warm
Chocolate Ganache Filling
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 tablespoon butter
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped or use semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon instant coffee optional
Whipped Vanilla Buttercream
3/4 cup unsalted salted butter softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream or more to your liking
Marshmallow Frosting
4 large egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
12 candy canes
red food coloring
silver sparkly sprinkles
🌟 INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F . Line a 12-cup cupcake/muffin pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.