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Chocolate Mint Chip Cupcakes With Mint Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Lacrenshaw / All my dishes 9 months ago From howtoeatacupcake at BakeSpace, the combination of mint and chocolate has always made me swoon... The idea of using CHOCOLATE milk in cupcakes is unique to say the least! Prep:10m Cook:17m Servings:12	Lacrenshaw
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Ingredients

CAKES:

1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon peppermint extract

1/2 cup chocolate milk

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

6 ounces mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING: (Makes 3 cups)

3 egg whites

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Directions

CAKES:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Insert liners into a medium cupcake pan.

In large bowl cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Beat in melted chocolate.

Add eggs, peppermint extract and chocolate milk.

Beat until creamy.

In separate bowl combine flour and baking soda.

Add dry ingredients into chocolate mixture and beat until well blended (DO NOT OVERBEAT!).

Stir in chocolate chips using a spatula.

Fill cupcake liners 2/3 to 3/4 full.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes OR until inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Cool cakes in pan.

FROSTING:

Put egg whites and sugar in double boiler over simmering water.

Whisk constantly and cook until sugar is completely dissolved and mixture is warm.

Pour heated egg mixture into a clean mixer bowl fitted with a whisk attachment.

Beat egg white mixture on high speed until it forms stiff (NOT dry) peaks.

Continue beating until fluffy and cooled, about 6 minutes.

**It is very important to beat it for the entire six minutes.

Switch to the paddle attachment.

With mixer on medium low, add butter several tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition.

**If frosting appears soupy after the butter has been added, beat on medium high speed again until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.

Beat in peppermint extract.

Reduce speed to low.

Beat 2 minutes to eliminate air bubbles.

Stir with rubber spatula until smooth.

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Comments

chefmeow 9 months ago said:
We are hugh fans of chocolate and mint. This is a must try. Great post my friend and a very high 5.

gagagrits 9 months ago said:
OH man, I love mint and chocolate, this definitely a keeper,and the Swill Meringue butter cream icing, thank you for a great post

lacrenshaw 9 months ago said:
We are all in agreement on this combo then! I thank both meow for her "must try +5" AND ga for making this "a keeper +5". You are both important friends in my world.
Lorraine

aussie_meat_pie 9 months ago said:
Oooh la la this sounds devine can't wait to try this =D

momofsixil 8 months, 2 weeks ago said:
A definite "5" from me!! These look absolutely wonderful!
Lori from Illinois

lacrenshaw 8 months, 2 weeks ago said:
LOL I am so happy that you find these "wonderfully divine", Maryanne and Lori. They do seem a tad troublesome to make, but I'm sure I'll do it one day soon. I thank you both for your fives.
Lorraine

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