Chocolate Cupcakes With Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting

Name: Chocolate Cupcakes With Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 14
Ingredients: Chocolate Cupcakes:; 1 cup (240ml) water; 1/2 cup (41g) unsweetened natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder; 1 and 1/3 cups (166g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting:; 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3–4 cups (360–480g) confectioners’ sugar; 2 Tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream, at room temperature*; 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (or more; see recipe instructions); 2 drops green gel food coloring (optional); salt, to taste; 2/3 cup (120g) mini chocolate chips

Prep 30m

Cook 18m

Total 48m

This recipe for Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting combines rich, moist chocolate cupcakes with a creamy, minty frosting studded with mini chocolate chips. The perfect combination of chocolate and mint in a delightful handheld treat.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 14)

1/2 cup (41g) unsweetened natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder

1 and 1/3 cups (166g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

2 large eggs, at room temperature

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

3–4 cups (360–480g) confectioners’ sugar

2 Tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream, at room temperature*

1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (or more; see recipe instructions)

2 drops green gel food coloring (optional)

2/3 cup (120g) mini chocolate chips

Nutrition Facts

Calories

461kcal

23%
Fat

22g

1%
Saturated Fat

13g

0%
Carbohydrates

62g

3%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

43g

2%
Protein

3g

0%
Cholesterol

66mg

3%
Sodium

92mg

4%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Chocolate Cupcakes With Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting

Ingredients

Chocolate Cupcakes

Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts