Chocolate Mint Shamrock Cupcakes
Chocolate Mint Shamrock Cupcakes are a festive delight that combine rich chocolate flavors with refreshing mint. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any occasion, these moist cupcakes are topped with creamy mint frosting and can be customized to your taste. Their vibrant green hue adds a cheerful touch to any dessert table, making them a true crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- A few drops of green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and food coloring if using.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg