Description
Indulge in these luscious Chocolate Mint Cupcakes, where rich chocolate meets refreshing mint for a delightful treat that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp mint extract
- A handful of semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk, vegetable oil, and mint extract. Mix until smooth.
- Unite Wet & Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake & Cool: Spoon the batter into cupcake liners until they are two-thirds full. Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow them to cool before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For an extra minty flavor, consider substituting mint extract with peppermint oil. Enhance your cupcakes with colorful sprinkles or decorative toppings for special occasions. Store leftovers in an airtight container; they taste even better the next day!