Last weekend was my good friend Phil’s birthday and I knew right away I wanted to bake something amazing to take to his party.Pretty much everything I have made since the birth of this blog has been eaten by the same 5 people. And all of those people are complaining that I am making them fat. (Me included.)
So I got VERY excited for a chance to bake for a big group of new people whowouldn’t half- hate me for bringing them something sweet.
When I asked Phil what his favorite flavor was he asked if I could make a cupcake taste like Mint Chip Ice Cream. Though it was a first-time recipe I was excited for the challenge! I have never made chocolate cupcakes before (mostly because it seemed harder than vanilla,) but after making this SIMPLE recipe. I am already thinking of which flavor combination I will make next. These tasted so good!
Everyone loved them and they were perfect for a refreshing after-dinner-mint like treat. They almost tasted like an Andes Candy. Peppermint extract in the cake and a creamy peppermint frosting on top made these perfection! If mint isn’t your thing, change the peppermint for vanilla and frost with anything you’d like! (I think peanut butter frosting could be great!)
Tall Englishman says
WHAT?!
Gjoqeoffwq344=2nAONQAPE… My keyboard stopped working there for a second as I was drooling all over it.
Kyle and Katie says
I liked through from Natalie Hills blog. I just love your blog. I cannot wait to make one of your sweet treats for game night this weekend.
Audra says
@James- These are so easy! Make them for Ruthie
@Kyle/Katie- Thanks for stopping by! Let me know how the recipes turn out if you try any! :)
Ashley says
Oh my… those look soooo good! =)
Kathryn says
Audra, I’ve been looking for a great fudge recipe for awhile. How about trying one? I especially like white fudges with butterscotch my all time favorite!!
Audra says
Thanks for the suggestion Kathryn! I have many recipes on my “To Do” list, but maybe I will have to try fudge one of these days!
Cupcake Crazy Gem says
These look amazing! Mint & Choc is one of my all time fave baking combos, love your photography of them too! Welcome to the world of baking blogging…I can see you’ve been bitten already!
Julie says
Those look fantastic! Mint and chocolate is always brilliant together. These are perfect for march because of the green frosting. I’m thinking I will need to make these for St. Patrick’s day!
Ryan says
These look so good! Just found your blog through Sprinkle Bakes. I’ve bookmarked this recipe! :) I think I’ll have to make these this weekend.
Stacy says
Thanks so much for this recipe. I had the page bookmarked and made the cupcakes today for my son’s eleventh birthday. Mint chocolate chip is his favourite ice cream and he thought they were awesome!
gotuarob says
In the step-by-step the baking soda is missing. The first batch came out a little chewy, but they will be fantastic in bread pudding.
Rob in Kirkland
Audra says
Oh no! I just fixed it. Thanks for letting me know. The next batch should be much better.
Lindsey says
These cupcakes are a huge hit! I used vanilla extract in the cupcakes…I wasn’t sure because the ingredients list said peppermint but the directions said vanilla. They are moist and delicious regardless! And I looove mint so I added a bit more peppermint extract to the frosting! :) I will definitely be using this recipe again and again!