Mint Devil's Food Cupcakes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray 12 muffin cups.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Heat butter and chocolate together in a small saucepan over low heat until melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, baking soda, and salt together in a small bowl.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Mix milk, vinegar, and peppermint extract together in another small bowl.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Beat sugar and eggs together in large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale, about 3 minutes. Add melted chocolate and beat well to combine. Pour in 1/2 cup boiling water and beat until batter is well-blended. Add flour mixture; beat on low speed until incorporated. Add milk mixture and blend well. Fill muffin cups 3/4-full with batter.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to wire rack and cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Combine 2 tablespoons cold water and gelatin in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until gelatin dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, but not until set, about 5 minutes.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Combine 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons heavy cream, 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and green food coloring in a large bowl. Whip with an electric mixer on low speed until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Beat in dissolved gelatin slowly. Increase speed to high and beat until frosting is stiff, about 3 minutes.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Spread frosting over cooled cupcakes. Remove and discard cream filling from chocolate sandwich cookies; crush cookies. Scatter cookie crumbs over cupcakes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)