Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder SCHARFFEN BERGER Unsweetened Natural
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and warm
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee recommended: Starbucks Via
• 1/2 cup coffee
• 3/4 cup peppermint chopped, Andes
• 5 large egg whites
• 5 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 sticks unsalted butter diced and softened
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2/3 cup dark chocolate
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons powdered sugar sifted
• 5 tablespoons water warm

Nutrition

• Calories : 890 calories
• Carbohydrate : 126 grams
• Cholesterol : 140 milligrams
• Fat : 44 grams
• Fiber : 2 grams
• Protein : 5 grams
• SaturatedFat : 27 grams
• Sodium : 200 milligrams
• Sugar : 115 grams