Nothing says winter comfort like a warm mug of hot cocoa — and these Vegan Hot Cocoa Cupcakes transform that flavor into a soft, rich, chocolatey dessert. They’re moist, fluffy, deeply cocoa-forward, and topped with a creamy marshmallow-style frosting that tastes like a holiday mug in cupcake form.
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They’re easy to make, totally dairy-free, and perfect for parties, school events, Christmas gatherings, or winter movie nights. They look fancy, taste like hot chocolate cake, and smell like the holidays.
Even better: after December, you can simply rename this recipe to Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes and it becomes evergreen. That’s the power of holiday-but-flexible content.
Moist, rich vegan hot cocoa cupcakes topped with fluffy dairy-free marshmallow frosting and cocoa dust. A cozy chocolate holiday dessert perfect for winter baking.
Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
Combine oat milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and vinegar.
Slowly mix the wet mixture into the dry mixture, forming a smooth chocolate batter.
Pour hot coffee into the chocolate batter to deepen the cocoa flavor.
Scoop the chocolate batter into a muffin tray lined with cupcake liners.
Bake at 350°F for 18–20 minutes.
Whip vegan marshmallow fluff, vegan butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
Pipe the frosting onto cooled cupcakes and top with mini marshmallows + cocoa dust.