Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

Your favorite cozy winter drink got a makeover! A blend of cocoa powder and hot cocoa mix add bold chocolate flavor to the cupcake batter, and the finished cupcakes are topped with marshmallow buttercream frosting. The result? Moist and tender Hot Chocolate Cupcakes!

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 packet instant hot chocolate mix
• 1 cup hot water
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, (or vanilla extract)
• 2 eggs

• 1 cup unsalted butter, (softened)
• 1 jar (7 ounce) marshmallow creme
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, (or vanilla extract)
• 3 cups powdered sugar

• Mini marshmallows