Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

Name: Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ounces dark chocolate (chopped); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons crushed candy canes (substitute 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract); 1 cups cake flour (substitute all purpose flour ); 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup vegetable oil (substitute canola oil or light olive oil); 2 large eggs (room temperature ); 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 teaspoons peppermint extract; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2 teaspoons flavorless powdered gelatin; 2 tablespoons water; crushed candy canes; chocolate curls; mini marshmallows