Andes Mint Cupcakes

March 04, 2015

The best homemade chocolate cupcakes topped with thick and creamy mint frosting. These cupcakes taste just like the Andes mint candy!

2 Tbs vegetable oil
6 Tbs unsalted butter, softened
½ cup sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup milk
For the frosting
1 cup unsalted butter, soft
3 cups powdered sugar
2 Tbs heavy cream
½ tsp peppermint extract
3-4 drops of green food coloring
chocolate mint candies, optional

Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Line 20 muffin cups with paper liners. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat together the oil, butter, and sugars until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after...
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Nutritions

Calories
382

Sodium
85mg
3% DV

Fat
15g
24% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
61g
20% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV

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