Description
Minty Shamrock Shake Cupcakes are a festive and delicious twist on a classic treat, perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or any day you want to feel lucky. These soft, moist cupcakes are infused with refreshing mint and topped with light green frosting, resembling fluffy clouds of joy. Each bite features creamy frosting and delightful chocolate chips for an unexpected surprise. Whip up this easy recipe to bring smiles to your friends and family at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp mint extract
- Green food coloring (a few drops)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, and mint extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients without overmixing; fold in chocolate chips.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg