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When it was time to make the boys’ zombie apocalypse birthday cupcakes<\/a>, I knew I was taking the easy way out and buying a can of store-bought frosting to tint an obnoxious shade of green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But then I started thinking about cupcakes and my philosophy on treats: If I’m going to eat them, they need to be delicious. And for this cupcake connoisseur, pre-made frosting was not going to cut it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wanted a chocolate frosting to go with the graveyard dirt theme, but I was also looking for something a little less sweet. One of my favorite desserts of all time is my mom’s chocolate chip brownie torte<\/a>, with its layers of dense brownie alternated with fluffy, not-too-sweet whipped cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And just like that, my idea for a light, fluffy chocolate whipped cream frosting was born. But better than just chocolate whipped cream — hot cocoa whipped cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, this two-ingredient frosting is made with hot cocoa mix and it couldn’t be easier to make. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The resulting confection was exactly what I hoped for: a delicate chocolate sweetness without overpowering sugariness. It held its shape well enough when piped (though less crisply than buttercream) and maintained it as long as it’s kept refrigerated before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I used it to frost a dozen zombie graveyard monster hand cupcakes<\/a>, but it would also be lovely without the creepy adornments and just a few mini marshmallows for accents. (Now I’m inspiring myself … stay tuned!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And as one of my party guests comments, you could forgo the cupcakes altogether and use a big spoonful to top your coffee — a slightly guiltier version of my guilt-free coconut chocolate latte<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have I sold you on this one yet? It comes together in about 10 minutes, so what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em> Read my full\u00a0<\/em>disclosure policy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0for all the boring details<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two Ingredients |  10 Minutes
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