Chocolate Mint Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Mint Cupcakes! A quick and easy dessert recipe, perfect for any occasion. These moist, chocolatey cupcakes are bursting with refreshing mint flavor and topped with a creamy, dreamy frosting. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delicious treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 313.4 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Mint Cupcakes

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How to Make Chocolate Mint Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. In a small saucepan over very low heat, melt the chopped semi-sweet chocolate. Stir until smooth.
  4. Gradually beat the melted chocolate into the butter and sugar mixture.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the peppermint extract and chocolate milk.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  8. Gently fold in the ½ cup of crushed peppermint candies.
  9. Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full.
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and chocolate milk until light and fluffy.
  13. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the chocolate mint frosting.
  14. Garnish with crushed peppermint candies.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

114g

Fat

47g

Carbs

14g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Mint Cupcakes?

Chocolate Mint Cupcakes takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Mint Cupcakes?

Chocolate Mint Cupcakes has approximately 313.4 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Mint Cupcakes?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Mint Cupcakes are Butter, Granulated Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate Squares, Eggs, Peppermint Extract, Chocolate Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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