Nana’S Chocolate Cupcakes With Mint Frosting Recipe

Name: Nana’S Chocolate Cupcakes With Mint Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1 cup boiling water; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 4 teaspoons heavy whipping cream; Dash peppermint extract; 1 drop green food coloring, optional; 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips; Mint Andes candies, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
4 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
Dash peppermint extract
1 drop green food coloring, optional
2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Mint Andes candies, optional

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Line 12 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. Mix cocoa and boiling water until smooth; cool completely.
2
Beat butter and sugar until blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with applesauce, beating well after each addition. Beat in cocoa mixture.
3
Fill prepared muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
4
Beat confectioners' sugar, butter, cream and extract until smooth. If desired, tint frosting green with food coloring. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread over cupcakes. If desired, top with candies.

1349

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup baking cocoa, 1 cup boiling water, 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Nana’S Chocolate Cupcakes With Mint Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Nana’S Chocolate Cupcakes With Mint Frosting

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