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Chocolate Mint Cupcakes

January 11, 2015 by The Simple, Sweet Life 17 Comments

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chocolate mint cupcakes

About a month ago, while I was watching some news on the internet, I came across a segment about Georgetown Cupcake. I know I’m probably way behind the rest of you in discovering Georgetown Cupcake’s delightful little cupcakes but holy cow am I hooked! To be more specific, I’m hooked on their signature swirl (I still live a little too far away to have actually tried their cupcakes at this point). There’s just something… perfect… about that low signature swirl… Maybe it’s how smooth the frosting is, or the fact that a little divot forms in the center, perfect for holding little bits of candy or sprinkles. Either way, I just knew I had to learn how to make that swirl myself, and then use it to make these chocolate mint cupcakes with little bits of chocolate candies!

Chocolate Mint Cupcakes
Makes 12 cupcakes

For the chocolate cupcakes:
1 oz (25 grams) dark chocolate
1/2 cup hot water
1 egg
1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
3/4 cup all purpose flour

For the mint buttercream frosting:
8 oz (230 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
1-2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. mint extract
Green food coloring
Andes mint, diced (optional garnish)

Start by preheating your oven to 350*F (160*C) and lining your cupcake pan(s) with cupcake liners. In a large bowl, whisk together your chocolate with the hot water until the chocolate is completely melted. In a small bowl, whip your egg until frothy and lightened in color, then whisk in the oil. Whisk your egg/oil mixture into your melted chocolate. Whisk in the rest of your cupcake ingredients, and pour your batter into your prepared cupcake pan(s). Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcakes comes out clean.

chocolate cupcake

While the cupcakes cool, you can whip up the frosting. In a large bowl, combine your butter and powdered sugar, and beat until just combined. Add your milk and mint extract, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Mix in the green food coloring until the frosting is a light, mint green.

frosted cupcake

To frost these cupcakes with Georgetown Cupcakes signature swirl, spoon your frosting into a piping bag with a big, round tip. Starting in the center, pipe out towards the edge and then back in, pushing the tip into the frosting before the releasing the pressure and pulling the tip back up. Georgetown Cupcakes and Pop Sugar have an awesome tutorial on this which you can find here.

mint chocolate cupcakes

An easy recipe for chocolate mint cupcakes

Sources:
Frosting recipe adapted from Georgetown Cupcake
Cupcake recipe adapted from Miette

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Comments

  1. Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box says

    January 12, 2015 at 9:06 am

    I might be getting a bit ahead of myself here, but I think these cupcakes would be perfect for St Patrick’s Day!

    Reply
    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      January 14, 2015 at 11:22 pm

      I’d never even thought of that, but you’re so right! 😀

      Reply
  2. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    January 12, 2015 at 6:33 am

    Looking at the images of these cupcakes has just got me craving one so bad. They look SO perfect.. pinned!

    Reply
    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      January 14, 2015 at 11:22 pm

      So glad you liked them! And they’re so easy to make, you could have some in about 30 minutes. 😉

      Reply
  3. writermomangela says

    January 13, 2015 at 12:46 am

    That is my favorite ice cream flavor in cupcake form!!

    Reply
    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      January 14, 2015 at 11:23 pm

      Mine too! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Mary says

    January 13, 2015 at 3:47 am

    Oh my! These look amazing! I’m a sucker for anything mint, especially when there’s chocolate involved as well!

    Reply
    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      January 14, 2015 at 11:23 pm

      I completely agree! It’s so hard to beat mint and chocolate! 🙂

      Reply
  5. anna4t2014 says

    January 13, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    Oh yum. Chocolate + Mint is definitely a major weakness of mine, so I cannot wait to try out your recipe!! Looks absolutely delish! 🙂 Pinned!

    Reply
    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      January 14, 2015 at 11:25 pm

      You’ll have to let me know what you think of it if you get around to making it! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Becky at Cooking with Vinyl says

    January 13, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    These look delicious! Thank you for sharing. I’ve followed your social sites and hope we can connect. I look forward to reading more. Becky

    Reply
    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      January 14, 2015 at 11:24 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by! I can’t wait to stop by and check out your blog! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Bernadyn says

    January 13, 2015 at 7:25 pm

    I had to click on this, I love mint chocolate! Yum, pinned!

    Reply
    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      January 14, 2015 at 11:25 pm

      I’m such a sucker for chocolate and mint too! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  8. Stephanie says

    January 20, 2015 at 7:01 am

    YUM!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

    Reply
  9. bel @ Mums Take Five says

    February 21, 2015 at 11:36 am

    I love these! They looks so good, Thanks for contributing this post to The Sunday Brunch Magazine!
    All the best, Bel

    Reply
    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      February 25, 2015 at 12:10 am

      I can’t wait to see the latest magazine! I was seeing some pretty stunning stuff being linked up! 🙂

      Reply

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