Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes With Peppermint Buttercream | Foodtalk

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup hot coffee
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 6 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoons peppermint extract (to taste)
• 2 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• pinch salt
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 or 2 crushed candy canes