Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Mint Chocolate Cupcakes, a perfect fusion of rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavors. These moist cupcakes feature a luscious mint chocolate ganache center and are crowned with a creamy mint frosting, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy evening at home, these cupcakes will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to make and visually stunning, they embody the beloved taste of mint chocolate chip ice cream in cupcake form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Hot Water
- 4 oz Andes Mints (for ganache)
- 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
- 3 cups Sifted Powdered Sugar
- 5–6 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
- 3–4 drops Green Food Coloring
- 2 tsp Peppermint Extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, cocoa powders, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, espresso powder (if using), and hot water until smooth.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 15–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before filling with melted Andes mints mixed with cream for ganache.
- Prepare frosting by beating butter, adding powdered sugar gradually, then mixing in cream, food coloring, and peppermint extract until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (68g)
- Calories: 467
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 62mg