Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate and refreshing mint with these delightful cupcakes. They are a chocolate lover's dream with a hint of minty freshness.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar. 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. 1 1/2 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/2 tsp salt. 2/3 cup buttermilk. 1/2 cup vegetable oil. 2 large eggs. 2 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 cup hot water. 1/2 cup chopped mint chocolate or chocolate chips.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined. Pour in the hot water and mix until the batter is smooth. Stir in the chopped mint chocolate or chocolate chips. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, you can frost the cupcakes with your favorite frosting, such as mint chocolate ganache or buttercream. Sprinkle some extra chopped mint chocolate on top for decoration. Enjoy your decadent chocolate mint cupcakes!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
michael k taylor
