Description
Rich and moist chocolate cupcakes with a refreshing hint of mint, topped with creamy mint buttercream and a drizzle of chocolate ganache — perfect for chocolate lovers who enjoy a minty twist.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
- For the ganache:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in heavy cream and peppermint extract. Add green food coloring if desired.
- Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until hot but not boiling. Pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Let cool slightly, then drizzle over frosted cupcakes.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste for a stronger or milder mint flavor.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Chill ganache slightly before drizzling for better control.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
