MINT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

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.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dessert, treats

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

Servings:

Calories: 268kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

Better-than-Cake Mix Cupcakes

15.25 oz chocolate cake mix
½ cup butter
1 cup milk
4 eggs

Chocolate Glaze

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
⅓ cup heavy cream
½ TBSP butter

Marshmallow Mint Frosting

1 cup room temperature butter
1 7-ounce jar marshmallow creme {use the whole thing}
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons mint extract
2-3 TBSP milk
3-5 drops green food coloring

Instructions

Chocolate cups cakes: 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.
How to make 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.
How to make Mint Marshmallow Frosting: Using an electric mixer, cream the room temperature butter until it is light and fluffy. Then, add the marshmallow crème 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.

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Notes

Mint Chocolate Cupcakes are a wonderful and tasty treat! These cupcakes with boxed cake mix are simple to make, try them today and see just how easy they are.

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