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Irresistible Mint Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Easy and delicious mint chocolate cupcakes with rich cocoa and peppermint flavor, perfect for any sweet occasion.

Discover the perfect mint chocolate cupcakes recipe with rich cocoa and refreshing peppermint. Easy to bake and deliciously moist cupcakes.

Recipe Details

Prep time
25m
Cook time
20m
Rest time
0s
Total time
45m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 60 g all-purpose flour
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 10 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 30 g unsalted butter softened
  • 45 ml whole milk
  • 0.5 piece large egg
  • 0.25 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 15 g semisweet chocolate chips
  • 40 g powdered sugar
  • 20 g unsalted butter softened for frosting
  • 10 ml whole milk for frosting
  • 0.125 teaspoon peppermint extract for frosting
  • 5 g dark chocolate shavings for garnish

Origins

USA

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. Line a muffin tin with one cupcake liner.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer.
  5. Add the half large egg and peppermint extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
  6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and whole milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
  8. Spoon the batter evenly into the cupcake liner, filling about two-thirds full.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Remove cupcakes from oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. For the frosting, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy.
  12. Gradually add powdered sugar, whole milk, and peppermint extract to the butter and beat until smooth and fluffy.
  13. Once cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread the frosting on top.
  14. Garnish each cupcake with dark chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.

Tips

  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes tender.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.

Serving Suggestions

  • cold milk
  • fresh mint leaves
  • hot coffee

Enjoy these moist and flavorful mint chocolate cupcakes as a refreshing sweet treat for any occasion.


Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 3
  • Sodium (g): 0.2
  • Sugar (g): 30
  • Fat (g): 15
  • Carbohydrates (g): 45
  • Protein (g): 5
  • Calories: 350
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.05
  • Saturated Fat (g): 8

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