MINT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES + BOXED CAKE MIX HACKS

Mint Chocolate Cupcakes are made easily with our boxed cake mix hacks! These cupcakes with boxed cake mix are dipped in a chocolate glaze and topped with smooth mint buttercream.

Topped with a mint marshmallow frosting and a chocolate glaze, these chocolate mint cupcakes are absolutely heavenly. This mint chocolate cupcake recipe is so easy to make, it comes together quickly and they disappear just as fast!

Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

Mint Chocolate Cupcakes are easily one of my favorite cupcake recipes ever. If you do not have time to make your dessert from scratch, this recipe is for you! To quicken the process up and reduce the amount of ingredients I used a box cake mix. I also include 4 easy steps that will help your boxed cake mix taste even better. Every cupcake is fluffy, moist, and so flavorful you can’t help but crave another bite. This sweet treat is great for many occasions, birthday parties, backyard BBQ’s, holiday events, or even just a low key weekend at home. Give them a try today and see just how yummy they are!

How to Make Boxed Cake Mix Taste Better

Years ago I researched how to make boxed cake mix taste better. I love how easy it makes baking but they don’t all taste as amazing as I would like. Since then I have recreated this recipe many, many times and LOVE it! It is so simple and convenient. Here are a few things I do to improve the taste.

• Replace the oil in the recipe with real butter. A 1/2 cup was what my box called for.
• Replace the water in the recipe with milk instead.
• Add one (or two) more eggs than the box calls for, I added 4 eggs to my cupcakes.
• Optional: Also add 1 small box of pudding mix to the cake batter. I like the taste of the cupcakes when I add the pudding mix, but I think the cake is less delicate/more substantial without the pudding mix. I don’t add pudding mix often, but I did add it when I took these pictures.

How to make Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

In a large bowl, mix the cake batter according to package directions, adjusting the ingredients as stated above. Proceed to scoop the batter into a lined cupcake pan and bake according to the package directions. Be sure to let the cupcakes cool fully before glazing and frosting them.

Easy Fudge Glaze Ingredients

Chocolate chips: You need ½ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips for this smooth sweet glaze.

Heavy cream: Add in 1/3 cup of heavy cream to create the perfect consistency.

Butter: Using ½ tablespoon of butter will give this glaze a nice rich taste and shine.

How to make Easy Chocolate Glaze

In a microwave safe bowl, heat the heavy cream and butter for 2 minutes. Then add in the chocolate chips and microwave for 30 additional seconds. Let the mixture sit, then whisk gently until smooth.

Proceed to let the chocolate glaze cool for about 5 minutes, then take each cupcake and dip the tops into the glaze. Let the cupcakes cool to set.

Marshmallow Mint Frosting Ingredients

Butter: For a lovely rich taste, use 1 cup of room temperature butter.

Marshmallow creme: Adding in 1 7-ounce jar of marshmallow creme creates a wonderful fluffy texture.

Powder sugar: Using 2 cups of powdered sugar makes this frosting nice and sweet.

Mint extract: For more amazing flavor, use 2 teaspoons of mint extract.

Milk: Use 2-3 tablespoons of milk for the most perfect consistency.

Food coloring: To make the frosting colorful, use 3-5 drops of green food coloring.

How to make Mint Frosting

Using an electric mixer, cream the room temperature butter until it is light and fluffy. Then, add the marshmallow creme and continue to whip for 2 minutes.

Next, add the powdered sugar and proceed to beat for another 2 minutes. After that, add the mint extract, milk and green coloring until it is the texture that you want. For frosting cupcakes, a slightly thicker frosting is better because they hold their shape. However if you are frosting a cake, I would add more milk, 3-4 tablespoons, so that you can spread the frosting well.

Transfer frosting to a piping bag and frost cupcakes in a swirl pattern, drizzle the tops with additional chocolate glaze and sprinkles if desired.

CAN I MAKE THESE AHEAD OF TIME?

You can make and bake the cupcakes in advance and keep them stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months in advance. It is best to freeze them without the glaze or frosting, add that later when you are ready to enjoy them. Just let them thaw a bit before adding the topping.

WHY DIDN’T MY CUPCAKES RISE?

We have noticed that when making cupcakes, whether it be from scratch or from a boxed mix, that overmixing will result in a less fluffy cupcake. When you overmix the batter, you are releasing the air from the mixture, which results in denser cupcakes. Try to mix ingredients just until combined.

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Mint Chocolate Cupcakes are made with our boxed cake mix hacks! These cupcakes with boxed cake mix are covered in a chocolate glaze and frosted with delicious mint buttercream.