Description
Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and refreshing mint, perfect for any occasion. Each cupcake features a moist chocolate base infused with mint essence and studded with chocolate chips, all topped with a creamy mint frosting. These treats are sure to impress at parties or provide a sweet pick-me-up during cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- â…“ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp mint extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until fluffy. Add milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and mint extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg