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Mint Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Frosting

Published January 9, 2020. Last updated February 1, 2023 by Lauren Vavala

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Chocolate Mint Cupcakes on a cake stand with text overlay.
Chocolate Mint Cupcakes on a cake stand with text overlay.
Chocolate Mint Cupcakes on a cake stand with text overlay.

Mint Chocolate Cupcakes are made with super indulgent dark cocoa and just the right amount of mint. These delicious cupcakes are topped with an easy-to-make Chocolate Ganache Frosting for even more rich, chocolate flavor.

Close up of a Mint Chocolate Cupcakes on a white background

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There’s a good reason that mint chocolate chip ice cream is so popular. It’s delicious!

There is something about the combination of sweet mint and chocolate that just works so well together.

But, it’s not always the season for ice cream. So, what are you supposed to do when the mint-chocolate craving hits?

Make a batch of Mint Chocolate Cupcakes, of course!

Why This Recipe Works

  • These cupcakes are a fun way to enjoy the popular combination of chocolate and mint flavors. They are rich and indulgent with just the right amount of mint to balance it out.
  • The recipe takes just around 30 minutes to make – even with homemade frosting!
  • You can serve these for so many occasions. They are especially perfect for summer entertaining, Christmas and Valentine’s Day.

How to Make Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

Prep!

Line a standard size cupcake pan with paper liners and preheat your oven to 350°F.

Create!

Chocolate batter dripping off of a mixer paddle into a silver bowl

Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.

Combine the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla in a second large bowl. Whisk well.

Mix in half of the dry ingredients and half of the buttermilk.

Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients and buttermilk until everything is incorporated and well blended.

Chocolate cupcake batter in a cupcake pan

Fill each cupcake liner halfway full with the batter.

Tip: be sure to only fill the baking cups halfway. If you overfill them, they may end up sinking in the center. Uneven or incorrect oven temperatures may also cause sinking in the center.

Baked dark chocolate cupcakes in a cupcake pan

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Let the cupcakes cool while you make the Chocolate Ganache Frosting.

Chocolate chips in a silver bowl

To make the Chocolate Ganache Frosting, place the chocolate chips into a medium mixing bowl.

Tip: semi-sweet chocolate chips work well in this recipe, but you can also use dark chocolate chips, if you prefer.

Add the heavy cream to a saucepan and bring to a simmer.

Chocolate ganache in a silver bowl with a whisk

Pour the heavy cream over the chocolate chips and whisk until well combined.

The frosting will be thin when warm.

Close up of a Mint Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache frosting with more cupcakes and andes candies in the background

You can use the ganache warm and thin by dipping the cupcakes into it.

The other option is to allow it to cool and add it to a piping bag fitted with tip and pipe the thickened frosting onto the cupcakes, as pictured throughout this post.

Present!

Chopped up Andies candies on a white background

If you’d like, you can sprinkle chopped up Andes candies on top of the cupcakes for even more intense mint flavor.

Chocolate cupcakes topped with chopped up mint chocolate candies

Tips and Techniques for the Best Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

  • Be sure to only fill the baking cups halfway. If you overfill them, they may end up sinking in the center. Uneven or incorrect oven temperatures may also cause sinking in the center.
  • It is recommended to use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips to make the Chocolate Ganache Frosting.
  • Add chopped up chocolate mint candy to the tops of the cupcakes for even more intense chocolate mint flavor.

FAQ’s

  • How do you store extra cupcakes? Store cupcakes in an air-tight container in a cool place for up to 2 days. If you need to store them for longer than 1-2 days, place the container in the refrigerator instead.
  • Does chocolate ganache need to be refrigerated? Chocolate ganache does not necessarily need to be refrigerated. It can be left out, covered, in a cool area for up to 2 days. If the room temperature is warm, then refrigeration is recommended.
  • How long can extra chocolate ganache be stored? Store extra chocolate ganache tightly covered in the refrigerator, or freezer, for up to a month.

More Cupcake Recipes to Try

Collage of 3 cupcakes recipes

Can’t get enough cupcakes? Some other cupcake recipes that you may like include Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes and Mini Lemon Cupcakes.

If it’s Thanksgiving or Christmas time, definitely give this recipe for Gingerbread Cupcakes a try! It’s been very popular over the last couple of years.

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Chocolate Mint Cupcakes on a cake stand.
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Chocolate Mint Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Icing

Chocolate Mint Cupcakes are sweet and indulgent indulgent with just the right amount of mint. These delicious cupcakes are topped with an easy-to-make Chocolate Ganache Frosting for even more rich, chocolate flavor.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 331kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (can use dark cocoa)
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (see notes for how to make your own)

Chocolate Ganache Frosting

  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 1 1/3 cups, can use dark chocolate chips)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Andes Candies (optional decor)

Instructions

Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with paper or foil liners.
  • Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl
    1 cup all purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Combine the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla and mint extracts in a second large bowl. Whisk well.
    1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
  • Mix in half of the dry ingredients and half of the buttermilk.
    1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients and buttermilk until everything is incorporated just blended. Be cautious not to over-mix the batter.
  • Fill each cupcake liner 1/2 to 2/3rds full with the batter.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Chocolate Ganache Frosting

  • While the cupcakes cool, place the chocolate chips into a medium mixing bowl.
    8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Add the heavy cream to a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let sit for 30 to 60 seconds. Whisk until combined, creamy and smooth.
    1 cup heavy cream
  • The ganache will be thin when warm. You can use it this way and dip the cupcakes into it. You can also allow the ganache to cool and thicken, then add it to a piping bag with a piping tip and pipe it onto the cupcakes.
  • Top with a whole Andes candy or sprinkle with chopped Andes candies, if desired.
    Andes Candies

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • You can make your own buttermilk by adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1/2 cup of milk.
  • Be sure to only fill the baking cups halfway. 
  • If piping the frosting onto the cupcakes, you may need to make a double batch.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg

This recipe was originally published April 1, 2016. It was updated with re-edited images, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in January 2020.

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Comments

  1. Mairi says

    December 20, 2022 at 12:38 am

    Hi,cupcakes look great .. as buttermilk is not available where I live ,can I substitute either sour cream or crème fresh… is that to thick ..

    Or do the (lemon -vinegar in milk substitute)

    Reply
    • Lauren Vavala says

      December 20, 2022 at 7:32 am

      Hi Mairi! I usually “make” buttermilk like you suggested with lemon or vinegar in milk. It’s 1 tablespoon to 1 cup ratio. Let it sit about 5 minutes to coagulate. That should work out just fine.

      Hope you enjoy the cupcakes!

      Reply
  2. Lisa P says

    March 16, 2022 at 5:37 pm

    Curious to know if anyone has tried this at high altitude and has any adjustment advice?

    Reply
  3. Jessica Whitacre says

    June 23, 2020 at 11:06 am

    These look amazing!

    Reply
  4. Tisha says

    June 26, 2018 at 11:46 pm

    Love ANDES!!!! These look amazing! Love chocolate mint!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 12, 2018 at 7:53 am

      ANDES were my favorite candy treat when I was little and I still love them too!

      Reply
  5. Allison - Celebrating Sweets says

    June 26, 2018 at 11:20 pm

    My family would devour these! We love mint and chocolate together!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 12, 2018 at 7:53 am

      Yay!!

      Reply
  6. Hope says

    June 26, 2018 at 6:20 pm

    I love all things chocolate and mint, such a great combination! They look amazing, that topping – OMG!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 12, 2018 at 7:54 am

      Thanks Hope!!

      Reply
  7. Catherine Brown says

    June 26, 2018 at 4:38 pm

    OMG, those look PERFECT!! I love chocolate ganache and Andes mints!!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 12, 2018 at 7:55 am

      Definite weaknesses of mine too!

      Reply
  8. Pam says

    June 26, 2018 at 4:37 pm

    I agree with your son. Chocolate and mint are a match made in heaven! Beautiful photos, by the way.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      June 26, 2018 at 7:31 pm

      Thanks Pam!

      Reply
  9. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

    June 26, 2018 at 4:20 pm

    Per my daughter who is peering over my shoulder: “Well slap my behind and call me “Sally” cause these are right up MY alley!”

    Reply
  10. Kaitlynn says

    May 12, 2017 at 3:56 pm

    Those Andes chocolate are perhaps, my favorite candy on this planet!!! gonna have to save this recipe. YUM!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      May 12, 2017 at 5:02 pm

      Ohhhh yes! I love Andes! They really aren’t *optional 😉

      Reply
  11. Tinese says

    September 15, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    As a child i can remember my grandmother making her cakes with the dark chocolate Hershey’s powder. These look so good and brought back so many childhood memories!!!

    Reply
  12. Hannah says

    August 26, 2016 at 3:02 am

    These sound and look SO delicious my mouth is watering. Yum!!

    Reply
  13. Mistle says

    August 25, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    These looks absolutely amazing!!! Dark chocolate is good for you! I may have to try making these myself!

    Reply
  14. Amanda says

    August 25, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    Oh yum!! These look delicious!!

    Reply
  15. Amanda @ Anchored to Sunshine says

    August 25, 2016 at 10:30 am

    Dark chocolate AND mint?? I wish I had one of these right now with my morning coffee!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 28, 2016 at 4:11 pm

      Ohhh yes! Cake for breakfast is my favorite!

      Reply
  16. Fatima says

    August 25, 2016 at 5:56 am

    These look amazing! I thought you were done after adding the icing (which, by the way looks perfect!) and then you went ahead and added crushed Andes Candies. :0 I’m in love!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 28, 2016 at 4:11 pm

      haha thanks so much Fatima! They turned out so good!

      Reply
  17. Leanna says

    August 24, 2016 at 5:49 pm

    Yummmm These sound amazing. Mint and chocolate is one of my favorite combinations as well. And you cannot beat Andes mints. I’m going to have to make these asap 😀

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 28, 2016 at 4:11 pm

      I hope you try them soon! Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  18. Channing says

    August 24, 2016 at 10:33 am

    OMG girl, you have no idea how in love with this recipe I am! No lie, my favorite dessert is chocolate with mint, especially the talenti medditeranean mint ice cream! Definitely will pin this for later!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 28, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      I’ll have to get some of that ice cream..my chocolate mint loving son’s birthday is coming up soon!

      Reply
  19. Rachel says

    May 13, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    These cupcakes look INSANELY good. Annnnnd guess who’s on a cleanse this month! 🙁

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 13, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      Haha! I try to east low carbs and low sugar…but I have to test things, it’s hard to keep it small sometimes! I totally understand!

      Reply
  20. Sherry Nappa says

    May 12, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    These look heavenly! I use special dark chocolate in all of my chocolate recipes. Double yum! We’re going to try your recipe.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 12, 2016 at 8:52 pm

      Thanks Sherry 🙂 I appreciate it!

      Reply
  21. Miriah says

    May 12, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    That looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 12, 2016 at 8:52 pm

      Thanks Miriah!

      Reply
  22. Kati says

    May 12, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    They look stunning! I love the mint & chocolate combination in every shape and form – so yummy!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 12, 2016 at 8:53 pm

      Thanks Kati!!

      Reply
  23. Ramona says

    May 12, 2016 at 9:55 am

    Two of my favorite things – dark chocolate and mint! These cupcakes look so good. I’m definitely going to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 12, 2016 at 8:54 pm

      Hope you enjoy them Ramona!

      Reply
  24. Liv says

    May 12, 2016 at 8:55 am

    My kids are huge chocolate mint fans too – those look so good!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 12, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      I think it’s so funny that my son won’t use mint toothpaste, but will eat anything chocolate mint! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  25. michelle mink says

    May 12, 2016 at 3:36 am

    Oh my goodness I cannot wait to try these cupcakes. I love chocolate and mint!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 12, 2016 at 7:30 am

      🙂 Hope you like!

      Reply
  26. Tamara Goyette says

    May 12, 2016 at 2:30 am

    These sounds totally decadent and incredible.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 12, 2016 at 7:30 am

      Thanks Tamara – they are! 🙂

      Reply
  27. Aileen says

    May 12, 2016 at 12:02 am

    These cupcakes sound so good and your pictures are beautiful!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 12, 2016 at 7:31 am

      Thanks Aileen! I have a long way to go with my photography, but I’m getting there 🙂

      Reply
  28. Robyn says

    May 11, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    Oh my gosh I’m craving Chocolate now!!!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 12, 2016 at 7:33 am

      The internet is nothing but trouble 😉

      Reply
  29. candy says

    May 11, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    Dark Chocolate, mint and cupcakes now who wouldn’t love making and eating theses.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 12, 2016 at 7:33 am

      Thanks Candy – they were delicious!

      Reply
  30. Elizabeth Mayberry says

    May 11, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    Oh yum! I love love Mint! It looks so good!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 12, 2016 at 7:34 am

      Thanks Elizabeth!

      Reply
  31. Will G says

    May 11, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    Goodness… my mouth started watering from the very first picture. Looks so GOOD!!!! <3

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 12, 2016 at 7:34 am

      Thanks Will 🙂

      Reply
  32. Grace | Gracefully Baking says

    April 3, 2016 at 4:46 pm

    These look amazing!!! Chocolate ganache frosting is the best!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      April 3, 2016 at 4:50 pm

      YES!! And so easy! Thank you!

      Reply
  33. Sarah Gray says

    April 1, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    THESE LOOK SOOOOOO GOOD! Definitely attempting to make them this weekend!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      April 1, 2016 at 3:28 pm

      Thank you Sarah! I hope you love them too!

      Reply

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