Description
Irresistible MM Cupcakes deliver chocolate magic in every delightful bite. Sweet chocolate cake topped with creamy frosting and colorful MM candies creates a playful dessert perfect for celebrations or quiet moments of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup M&Ms, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by heating oven to 350F (175C) and positioning paper liners inside muffin pan.
- Create dry mixture by thoroughly combining flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Craft wet component by whisking melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until completely integrated, then gradually incorporate buttermilk.
- Merge wet and dry mixtures, stirring gently until achieving a uniform consistency without overmixing.
- Delicately fold colorful M&Ms throughout batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Portion batter evenly into prepared cupcake liners, filling approximately two-thirds full.
- Slide muffin pan into preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness with a clean toothpick inserted into center.
- Remove cupcakes from oven and allow to rest in pan for 10 minutes, enabling gentle cooling and structural stabilization.
- Transfer cupcakes to wire cooling rack, allowing complete temperature reduction.
- Embellish cooled cupcakes by scattering additional M&Ms across surface for vibrant decoration and textural contrast.
Notes
- Swap regular cocoa powder with dark cocoa for an intense, richer chocolate flavor that complements the colorful M&Ms.
- Replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend to make these cupcakes suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Substitute buttermilk with almond milk or dairy-free yogurt and use coconut oil instead of butter for a lactose-free version.
- Reserve some M&Ms to press gently on top of frosted cupcakes for a vibrant, bakery-style presentation that adds extra crunch and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg