Chocolate Cupcakes With Mint Chip Frosting
Delicious chocolate cupcakes topped with a refreshing mint chip frosting.
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Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Mint Chip Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Carefully add the boiling water to the batter and mix until smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the mint chip frosting.
Nutritional Value
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg
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