Chocolate Mint Cupcakes
Chocolate Mint Cupcakes are a delightful treat that blends rich chocolate with refreshing mint, creating a dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Each fluffy cupcake is topped with a creamy mint frosting, making every bite feel like a celebration. Whether you’re hosting a party or indulging yourself, these cupcakes offer a deliciously sweet escape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp mint extract (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Mix in milk and mint extract into the butter mixture; then gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whip together powdered sugar and heavy cream for frosting; mix in mint extract to taste.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg