Chocolate Mint Cupcakes

Mint and chocolate have been a popular flavor combination since the early 20th century, and the pairing is loved by many people around the world.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 68 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Chocolate Mint Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 18 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 8 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Mint extract
• 4 drop Green food coloring
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint extract
• 0.5 cup Chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
6. Stir in the mint extract and green food coloring.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, and peppermint extract until smooth.
11. Dip the cooled cupcakes into the glaze, allowing any excess to drip off.
12. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and let the glaze set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.