Best 6 Kid Made Cocoa Cupcakes Recipes

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Satisfy your sweet tooth and unleash your child's inner chef with our delightful recipe for "Kid-Made Cocoa Cupcakes." This culinary adventure is perfect for parents and children to embark on together, creating a bonding experience while indulging in scrumptious treats. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, our recipe ensures a fun and mess-free baking session that will leave your kitchen smelling like a chocolate haven. So gather your little ones, preheat the oven, and get ready to embark on a delicious journey of cocoa-infused cupcakes that are sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES



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Chocolate cupcakes are the ultimate party food. Make some for your next party!

Provided by Ladan M Miller

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Chocolate

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk; beat well. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost with your favorite frosting when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 114.5 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

HOT COCOA CUPCAKES



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We were snowed in one Christmas and couldn't get to the store to buy cookies for Santa. My daughter and I searched through our cupboards and found ingredients for the perfect ho-ho-homemade treats for St. Nick. -Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup instant hot cocoa mix
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups 2% milk
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk
Optional toppings: miniature marshmallows, crushed candy canes and colored sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper or foil liners., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking cocoa, hot cocoa mix, baking powder and baking soda; beat into creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition., Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; cool completely., For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Beat in marshmallow cream and vanilla. Beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with milk. Beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Spread or pipe onto cupcakes. Add toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

KID-MADE COCOA CUPCAKES



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I'm only a kid, and this is the first recipe I've created. I spent a year perfecting these cupcakes, asking advice from owners of local bakeries and my baker friends. I make them for every special occasion in my family and sometimes just for fun. If you want the cupcakes to taste more like hot cocoa, double the amount of hot cocoa mix. This recipe works well with multiple frosting flavors: mint, maple syrup, vanilla, marshmallow and buttercream. Decorate them any way you want! -Maia Hubscher, South Orange, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons instant hot cocoa mix
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup whole milk
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 milk chocolate baking bar (4 ounces), melted
Whipped topping, thawed, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners., Combine the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, water and vanilla. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, beating on medium until smooth. Beat in butter; add melted chocolate and beat just until blended., Fill prepared muffin cups half full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. If desired, top with whipped topping. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HOT COCOA "CUPCAKES"



Hot Cocoa

I made cupcakes for my wedding to make it fun for all the kids there and to make it easier to portion the cake. Rich Melman, one of my restaurant partners, stopped by the reception and loved the idea and then said I should bake them someday in cups and then they'd really be "cup cakes." I don't think he thought I would ever do it, but here it is. I think it's fun to top them with whipped cream to look like a cup of hot cocoa or you could place mini marshmallows on top and broil it to give it a toasted marshmallow top. You could also do these mini for even more kid-fun!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield about 12 servings, depending on the size of your coffee cup

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cups very hot water
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar or 1 can real whipped cream

Steps:

  • Make the Cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sift together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Transfer to a standing mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or use a hand mixer) and blend briefly.
  • Whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add to the dry ingredients and mix at low speed for 5 minutes. Gradually add the hot water, mixing at low speed until just combined. The batter will be quite thin.
  • Pour the batter into coffee cups and arrange them 1-inch apart on a sheet pan or a rectangular cake pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (a few crumbs are okay), and the center feels firm to the touch, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let the cakes cool on the pan. (Don't remove the cakes from the cups!)
  • Meanwhile, make the Topping: In a chilled bowl, combine the cream and sugar and whip, using a hand-mixer, until soft peaks form.
  • When ready to serve, spoon the topping over the cakes to cover, so they look like a cups of cocoa topped with whipped cream. Serve with a spoon.

KID-FRIENDLY CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES



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Make and share this Kid-Friendly Chocolate Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by redheadwonder

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup oil
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon vinegar

Steps:

  • Prepare cupcake tins; lightly grease or insert paper liners.
  • Mix all ingredients together with an electric mixer on medium speed until moist and well blended.
  • Fill each cup 3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minute at 350 degrees F.

FILLED CUPCAKES WITH COCOA FROSTING



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These filled cupcakes are delicious and easy to make.

Provided by Laurie H.

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Chocolate

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
½ cup milk
¼ cup shortening
2 tablespoons shortening
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup unsalted butter
2 ½ tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt for cupcakes together into a medium bowl. Combine mayonnaise, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Slowly add flour mixture and beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly amongst the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 25 to 28 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • While the cupcakes are baking, stir together flour and salt for the filling in a small saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thick and pudding-like, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
  • Cream shortening and confectioners' sugar together until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in chilled pudding mixture and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy. Transfer filling to a pastry bag fitted with a small tip.
  • Push the pastry tip into the top of a cupcake about 1 inch deep. Squeeze filling to fill cupcake, stopping before it starts to leak outside of the hole. Repeat to fill remaining cupcakes.
  • Combine butter, milk, and cocoa powder for the frosting in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat and transfer to a mixing bowl. Immediately add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract; beat well. Frost cupcakes with warm frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.9 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 384.9 mg, Sugar 45.4 g

Tips:

  • Prep is Key: Ensure all ingredients are measured and ready before starting. Line the cupcake pan with liners to save time and make cleanup easier.
  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Bring eggs, butter, and milk to room temperature before mixing. This helps ingredients blend more smoothly, resulting in a better texture.
  • Mix Wisely: Don't overmix the batter. Over-mixed batter can lead to tough cupcakes. Mix only until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Scoop, Don't Pour: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion the batter into the cupcake liners. This helps ensure even-sized cupcakes.
  • Bake Evenly: Rotate the cupcake pan halfway through baking to ensure even browning and baking.
  • Toothpick Test: Insert a toothpick into the center of a cupcake. If it comes out clean, the cupcakes are done. Overbaking can dry them out.
  • Cool Completely: Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting. This helps the frosting set properly and prevents it from melting.
  • Decorate Creatively: Let kids' imaginations run wild with frosting, sprinkles, and candies. Encourage them to create their unique designs.

Conclusion:

This collection of kid-friendly cocoa cupcake recipes offers a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion. With simple ingredients, easy-to-follow instructions, and endless decoration possibilities, these recipes are sure to become a family favorite. Baking these cupcakes together is a fun and educational experience that kids will cherish. The sense of accomplishment they feel from creating their sweet treats will boost their confidence and encourage their creativity. So, gather your little ones, preheat the oven, and embark on a delicious baking adventure that will leave everyone smiling.

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