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Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

Decadent Mint Chocolate Cupcakes That Melt in Your Mouth

Indulge in sweet Mint Chocolate Cupcakes, combining rich flavors for a refreshing treat that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 cup Dutched Cocoa Powder optional
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 large Large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Espresso Powder optional
  • 1 cup Hot Water
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Andes Mints
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup Chocolates Wafers
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 drops Green Food Coloring optional
  • 1 tsp Peppermint Extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake Tin
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spoon
  • Cupcake corer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powders, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Gradually add espresso powder dissolved in hot water.
  4. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Spoon batter into liners, filling them two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Heat heavy cream and pour over chopped Andes mints to create the ganache, whisk until smooth.
  7. Crush chocolate wafers and beat with butter, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and optional green food coloring.
  8. Create a hole in the cooled cupcakes and fill with ganache, replacing the top.
  9. Pipe the mint buttercream frosting on top and garnish with Andes mint pieces.
  10. Refrigerate before serving; let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served chilled for optimal flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.

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