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4 mint chocolate chip cupcakes on a rack with chocolate shavings

Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Bree Hester
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course cupcakes
Cuisine American
Servings 18 cupcakes
Calories 253 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cupcakes

  • 1 box dark chocolate cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Mint Chocolate Chip Buttercream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two muffin tins with 18 paper liners.
  • Add cupcake ingredients to the bowl of an electric mixer. Mix for two minutes.
  • Scoop into prepared liners.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  • To make the mint Swiss Meringue, add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint and vanilla to the prepared buttercream. Mix until well combined. Taste and add more peppermint if desired.
  • Add green food color to achieve desired color. Fold in chocolate shavings.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes and top with chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 215mgFiber: 1g
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