Junior Mint Cupcakes

Junior Mint Cupcakes are inspired by the popular candy, Junior Mints, which were first introduced in 1949. They combine the flavors of chocolate and mint in a delicious cupcake form.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Junior Mint Cupcakes

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 large Egg
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Mint extract
• 0.75 cup Hot water
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 12 piece Junior Mints (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and mint extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the hot water and mix until the batter is smooth.
5. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
8. Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, pipe whipped cream onto each cupcake and garnish with a Junior Mint.
10. Serve and enjoy!

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.