Chocolate Mint Cupcakes
Experience a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and refreshing mint with these Chocolate Mint Cupcakes. Each fluffy bite is topped with a creamy mint frosting, making them perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat any day of the week. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cupcakes are sure to impress your friends and family!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp pure mint extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) for frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and mint extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting with mint buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg