Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

Submitted by Kerriebear

"I made this with my kids and they had a fun time. It is no eggs or milk so they can lick the spoon & bowl without worry. :)"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 12-18 cupcakes

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cocoa or 3 tablespoons powdered chocolate milk mix
• 2 tablespoons dry buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 cup cold water

directions

1. Combined all the dry ingredient.
2. Add all the wet ingredients.
3. Mix well for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. From here you can make cupcakes or cake.
5. Your choice.
6. For cupcakes bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. For a 8x8-inch pan, grease the pan lightly, and bake at 350°F for 35 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let cool and frost with green icing or frosting and enjoy.

Reviews

[joanna_giselle]

I thought this was a great recipe and the peppermint flavour was surprisingly nice. I increased the peppermint extract to 1 teaspoon, increased the cocoa powder and used some fresh milk instead of dry buttermilk. Then I made Kitten's buttercream icing and added some peppermint extract to it, a few drops of green colour and viola: the perfect combination of mint and chocolate.

 

[saylaveev]

The only reason that I didn't give this 5 stars is that I would have liked a stronger chocolate flavor. I found that the peppermint gave almost a tangy taste to the cupcake which was oddly enjoyable. I left them un-iced and I had to substitute lactose free sour cream (2 tbsp) for the dry buttermilk. I wasn't able to find it. They took no time at all, which was great. Infact I whipped them up during making lunch, took no longer than 5 minutes and then into the over. Will be making these to take camping in a few weeks I'm sure.