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Yes, it’s true. These Skinny Frozen Hot Chocolate Cupcakes are in fact a skinny dessert. As in: eating the whole batch won’t make you fat. And it’s here. On Something Swanky. Where weight gain is a happy thought! \ud83d\ude04 If you’re a fan of hot chocolate cupcakes or hot cocoa cupcakes in any form, buckle up \u2014 because this delicious recipe is about to become your new favorite dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Why These Skinny Chocolate Cupcakes Are So Good<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’ve been exploring lightened-up desserts in HG’s 200 Under 200 cookbook \u2014 which is awesome<\/em>, by the way! These skinny chocolate cupcakes swap out the usual suspects (hello, vegetable oil or canola oil) for a neutral oil approach or skip added fat altogether. No coconut oil, no olive oil, no go-to oil needed here! The cake mix does the heavy lifting, and the result is genuinely moist chocolate cupcakes that nobody would ever guess are lightened up. I literally can’t even. \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Inspiration: A Little Television Show Called Roswell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Okay, can we talk about the origin story here?! So, 16-year-old Erin was absolutely obsessed with a little show \u2014 a little television show called Roswell. You know, the one about regular teenagers who turned out to be, well, not-so-regular? Those fictional alien taste buds in one particular scene had them going absolutely wild for a mug of hot chocolate with a candy cane handle, and honestly, 31-year-old Erin still relates deeply. It’s what inspired this whole hot chocolate mix moment! Best friends sharing a cup of hot cocoa? Be still my heart. \ud83d\udc95<\/p>\n\n\n

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What Goes Into This Chocolate Cupcake Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This homemade chocolate cupcakes situation starts with a sugar-free cake mix \u2014 grab it in the baking aisle at your grocery store! Mix it in a large bowl or large mixing bowl with one hot cocoa packet (a hot cocoa mix or hot chocolate mix both work!), egg whites, a sugar substitute, salt, and hot water. That’s it for the wet ingredients and dry ingredients combined! No purpose flour, no baking soda, no brown sugar \u2014 the cake mix handles all of that. You’ll pour the cupcake batter into cupcake liners in your cupcake pan, with one muffin cup per cupcake form. Nonstick baking spray helps if you skip the liners. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes, and when an inserted toothpick comes out clean, you’re golden! \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dreamy Marshmallow Frosting Situation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oh, the frosting. THE FROSTING. This marshmallow frosting is made with marshmallow fluff and Cool Whip lite \u2014 just two ingredients! Using a hand mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, blend at high speed until smooth and fluffy. If you want it thicker for a piping bag situation, you can whip it to stiff peaks using an electric mixer with heavy cream or heavy whipping cream in place of some Cool Whip. Spread or pipe that dreamy marshmallow buttercream right on top of the cupcakes, then pile on mini marshmallows for that classic hot cocoa vibe. So ah-mazing! \ud83d\ude0d You can also get fancy and add a small bowl of powdered sugar to the mix for extra sweetness, or stir in a splash of vanilla extract. Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, FYI!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun Variations for This Sweet Treat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Okay so here’s where it gets really fun! For spicy chocolate cupcakes, stir cayenne pepper, hot sauce, or a dash of tabasco sauce into your batter \u2014 hello, mexican hot chocolate vibes! You’d basically have spicy chocolate frosting territory if you add cayenne to the frosting too. Want extra richness? Fold in semisweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips into the cupcake batter. For a protein boost, sub greek yogurt for some liquid. If you want a small batch cupcake situation, halve everything. For frosted cupcakes that double as ice cream-style treats, freeze them overnight \u2014 the marshmallow topping gets SO creamy! You could even drizzle on perfect chocolate ganache<\/a> for extra drama. \ud83c\udf6b Also check out these All-the-Way Nutella Cupcakes<\/a> for another chocolate obsession!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to Make These Hot Chocolate Cupcakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether it’s your first time making hot cocoa cupcakes or you’re a seasoned pro, I promise these come together in simple steps. Check the nutrition information to see how delightfully light they are \u2014 Weight Watchers would approve! \ud83d\ude02 The unsweetened cocoa powder in the mix gives that deep, classic hot cocoa flavor, and the f. line on your cupcake liners tells you exactly how full to fill each one. Store leftover frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the freezer \u2014 good luck making them last longer than a day, though! They’re that good of a sweet treat. You HAVE to make these, you guys! \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n\n\n