Baking · serves 2

Chocolate Mint Cupcakes

Peppermint in the frosting, not the cake. That way it reads as mint, not toothpaste.

45 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 200g plain flour
  • 200g caster sugar
  • 50g cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 240ml milk
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 100ml sunflower oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Frosting: 200g butter, 400g icing sugar, 1 tsp peppermint extract, green colouring, 2 tbsp milk
  • Dark chocolate, grated

Method

  1. Milk and vinegar, 5 minutes.
  2. Sift flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, soda and salt, then add soured milk, oil and vanilla.
  3. Cases three-quarters full. 180°C for 20 minutes. Cool completely.
  4. Beat butter and icing sugar pale, then add peppermint extract a few drops at a time and taste. It is very easy to overdo.
  5. Milk and a little green colouring, then pipe.
  6. Grated chocolate on top.

Questions people ask about Chocolate Mint Cupcakes

How long does Chocolate Mint Cupcakes take?

About 45 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What can I use instead of maida in Chocolate Mint Cupcakes?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Chocolate Mint Cupcakes ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Chocolate Mint Cupcakes vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Chocolate Mint Cupcakes?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Chocolate Mint Cupcakes?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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