MINT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
Rich, super soft Chocolate Cupcakes topped with super creamy Mint Buttercream. These cupcakes are perfect for anyone who loves mint chip ice cream.
Provided by Fiona Dowling
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350F degrees and line 2 12-cavity muffin tins with cupcake liners. The recipe will make about 18-20 cupcakes total.
- First - whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt) in a large bowl.
- In a separate large bowl beat together the oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla and sour cream using a stand or hand-held electric mixer until combined and no sugar lumps remain. With the mixer on low speed add in about half of the flour mixture followed by half of the buttermilk until combined. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Repeat with the second half of the flour mixture and buttermilk until smooth.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan - you should end up with 18-20 cupcakes total. Bake for 15-17 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool fully before frosting.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting. Using a stand or hand-held electric mixer beat the butter on medium speed until the color has lighted and the butter is fluffy. Turn down the mixer to low and add in about 1/2 to 1 cup of icing sugar at a time. After almost combined, turn the mixer to high speed and beat for 5-10 seconds. Repeat with the rest of the icing sugar. Once almost all of the icing sugar has been added, beat in the whipping cream 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Then add in the mint extract about 1/2 teaspoon at a time along with the green food coloring until the desired color and level of minty-ness is reached.
- Frost the cupcakes using a piping bag or with the flat-edge of a knife. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips for decoration.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
MINT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 12 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick liners. Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl and set aside. Heat the milk in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling; pour over the cocoa powder in a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Let cool slightly. Whisk in the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla, flour mixture and mint chocolates.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds of the way. Bake until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the frosting: Beat the melted butter and cocoa powder in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until well combined, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low; add the confectioners' sugar, marshmallow cream and milk and beat until combined. Increase the speed to high and beat until fluffy, about 4 more minutes. Set aside at room temperature until thickened, about 1 hour.
- Transfer the frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a star tip; pipe onto the cupcakes. Top with nonpareils and/or coarse sugar.
MINT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
My boyfriend's favorite treat that I make. Deliciously moist cake with a light and fluffy mint buttercream topping. After covering cupcakes with buttercream, decorating with sprinkles or chocolate pieces is recommended.
Provided by xoxoemilyrae
Categories Desserts Cakes Cupcake Recipes Chocolate
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with greased liners.
- Combine boiling water and cocoa powder in a small bowl; whisk until smooth. Allow to cool, about 10 minutes.
- Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Combine 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar in a large bowl; beat together with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract. Mix in the flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the cocoa mixture. Fold peppermint candies into the batter.
- Scoop batter into the muffin tin.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cupcakes are firm to the touch or a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove cupcakes from the pan and set on a rack to cool, about 30 minutes.
- Combine shortening and 1/2 cup butter in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add peppermint extract. Add confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Beat in milk, a tablespoon at a time, until buttercream is desired consistency. Fold in food coloring a little at a time to reach desired shade of green.
- Transfer buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip. Frost each cupcake with buttercream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.9 calories, Carbohydrate 64.7 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 288.9 mg, Sugar 50.6 g
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What are After Dinner Mint Chocolate Cupcakes?
After dinner mint chocolate cupcakes are a delightful dessert that combines the rich and decadent flavor of chocolate with the refreshing taste of mint. They are a perfect treat for those who love the combination of sweet and minty flavors. These cupcakes are typically made from a chocolate cake base that is infused with peppermint extract, and then topped with a sweet and creamy mint frosting.
What Makes After Dinner Mint Chocolate Cupcakes Special?
What makes after dinner mint chocolate cupcakes special is their unique combination of flavors. The rich chocolate base paired with the minty frosting creates a tantalizing flavor combination that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. These cupcakes are also a perfect dessert to serve after a big meal as the lightness of the mint helps to refresh the palate.
How to Make After Dinner Mint Chocolate Cupcakes?
To make after dinner mint chocolate cupcakes, you will need to start with a basic chocolate cake recipe. Once you have your chocolate cake batter prepared, you will need to add a small amount of peppermint extract to the batter to infuse it with the refreshing mint flavor. After baking the cupcakes, you can then whip up a sweet and creamy mint frosting, which can be piped onto the top of the cupcakes for an elegant finish.
Ingredients for After Dinner Mint Chocolate Cupcakes
For the cake:
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- green food coloring (optional)
Instructions to Make After Dinner Mint Chocolate Cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Mix together the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt) in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- Add in the dry ingredients in three parts alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Mix until just combined.
- Line a muffin tin with muffin liners.
- Fill each muffin liner with batter until it's 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- To make frosting, beat together butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
- Add in milk, peppermint extract and food coloring (if using). Beat until well combined.
- Frost cupcakes with the frosting using a piping bag or a butter knife.
Final Thoughts
After dinner mint chocolate cupcakes recipes are perfect for anyone who loves the combination of sweet and minty flavors. They are a perfect dessert to finish off a big meal, as they help to refresh the palate after a heavy meal. These cupcakes are easy to make and can be frosted with a sweet and creamy mint frosting that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So indulge in these delicious treats today and enjoy the tantalizing flavors of after dinner mint chocolate cupcakes.