Description
Chocolate Mint Cupcakes are the perfect blend of indulgent chocolate cake and refreshing mint frosting, delivering a delightful treat for any occasion.
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 vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth; stir in mint leaves.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill each liner about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting with mint-flavored buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider folding in chocolate chips before baking. - Substitute coconut sugar for granulated sugar for a healthier version. - Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.