Desserts
June 25, 2013
Calories
924
Sodium
105mg
4% DV
Fat
42g
65% DV
Protein
5g
10% DV
Carbs
140g
47% DV
Fiber
3g
15% DV
Mint Chocolate Chip cupcakes
If you LOVE mint chocolate chip ice cream these are for you. Very yummy!
12
Cupcakes
1 cup water
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 and 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3 cups powdered (confectioners') sugar
1 Tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
5 drops green food dye
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1 cup water
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 and 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3 cups powdered (confectioners') sugar
1 Tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
5 drops green food dye
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 375F degrees. Line muffin pan with cupcake liners.
Boil the water in a small saucepan. Pour the unsweetened cocoa powder into a medium sized bowl and mix with boiling water until smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium sized bowl. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time. Add the vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture 1/4C at a time (slowly). Add the cooled cocoa mixture and stir until smooth.
Fill each liner 2/3 of the way full with batter. Bake for 15-18 minutes
Frosting:
Beat softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring. Once all is blended, stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
Frost cooled cupcakes.
Nutritions
Calories
924
Sodium
105mg
4% DV
Fat
42g
65% DV
Protein
5g
10% DV
Carbs
140g
47% DV
Fiber
3g
15% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
27g
137%
Polysaturated Fat
3g
19%
Monosaturated Fat
12g
75%
Cholesterol
105mg
35%
Sodium
105mg
4%
Potassium
215mg
6%
Protein
5g
10%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
3g
15%
Sugar
93g
187%
Vitamin A
1218IU
24%
Vitamin B6
0.7mg
35%
Vitamin C
2mg
3%
Calcium
73mg
7%
Iron
1mg
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.