Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

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Mint Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

These mint chocolate cupcakes are ideal for any occasion. Moist chocolate cake with fresh mint leaves and chocolate chips is topped with a creamy and minty frosting that is sure to please. Make some of these cupcakes for your next party or special occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• Green food coloring
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
• Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl.
• Mix in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and water until smooth.
• Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped fresh mint leaves.
• Line a cupcake pan with paper liners and fill each liner about two-thirds of the way with batter.
• Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
• Remove the cupcakes from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
• Make the frosting while the cupcakes are cooling.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter until smooth.
• Add the powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring gradually, beating until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
• When the cupcakes are cool enough to handle, frost them with the mint frosting and top with additional chopped fresh mint leaves and chocolate chips, if desired.

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