These Dark Chocolate Mint Cupcakes are made with super indulgent dark cocoa and just the right amount of mint!
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My 8-year old-son, Jaxon, loves chocolate mint. It all started with ice cream, but now he will eat just about anything with that flavor combination.
For awhile now I have been telling myself that I was going to make him some kind of special treat that was chocolate mint flavored, but I wasn’t exactly sure what. I finally decided on cupcakes, because who doesn’t love a good cupcake?!? I wanted to use dark chocolate cocoa because he tends to prefer dark chocolate, over milk. Although he will eat just about anything chocolate (he gets it honest!). My final creation turned out to be these super rich, very indulgent, Dark Chocolate Mint Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Icing.
The cake portion is where you will find the mint. I added mint extract (buy online or check in the baking section of the grocery store near the very popular vanilla extract!) to the batter before baking them. I decided not to add it to the ganache because I was afraid of having too much mint. The final product came out exactly like I was hoping. The mint is obvious in the cake, but far from overpowering.
Dark Chocolate Mint Cupcakes
Prep!
Have all your ingredients out along with measuring cups, measuring spoons, 2 bowls, a spatula, and a stand mixer! Line your cupcake pan with paper liners, and preheat your oven to 350°F.
Create!
Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and dark chocolate cocoa powder to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
In a blender, combine the sugar and butter in low speed, add the eggs one at a time, and then the vanilla and mint extracts. Slowly add some of the dry mix, then some of the milk and keep alternating until everything is thoroughly combined.
Fill each cupcake cup half full.
Baked for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let cool.
The chocolate ganache just takes the whole thing over the top in chocolatey richness.
I used semi-sweet chocolate chips and I really do think the flavors all worked out really well together. Looking at the photos, you can really tell just how dark the cupcakes are! I also think a dark chocolate ganache would work well too! Just use dark chocolate chips.
To make the ganache, place the chocolate chips into a medium mixing bowl.
Add the heavy cream to a saucepan and bring to a boil.Keep a close eye your heavy cream when you’re boiling it – it can boil over quickly!
Pour the heavy cream over the chocolate chips and whisk until combine.
The ganache will be thin. You can use it this way and dip the cupcakes into it, or let it cool and add it to a piping bag (the method I used).
Present!
I sprinkled some chopped up Andes candies on top of a few of the cupcakes. I don’t like mint chocolate as much as Jaxon, but I love me some Andies and have for as far back as I can remember. To my surprise, Jaxon didn’t care for the candy on top, so I listed it as optional in the ingredients list. If you want a more intense mint flavor, I would suggest adding them.
If you love chocolate mint, then you really should try these Dark Chocolate Mint Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache. Definitely let me know how it goes and what you think! I would love to know! Leave a comment or send me a message anytime!
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Dark Chocolate Mint Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Icing
Ingredients
Dark Chocolate Mint Cupcakes
- 1 1/3 Cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 Cups dark cocoa powder
- 1/4 Cup butter melted
- 1 1/2 Cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
- 1 Cup milk
Chocolate Ganache
- 9 ounces chocolate chips I used semi-sweet
- 1 Cup heavy cream
- Andes Candies - chopped *optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with paper or foil liners.
- Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and dark chocolate cocoa powder to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
- In a blender, combine the sugar and butter in low speed, add the eggs one at a time, and then the vanilla and mint extracts. Slowly add some of the dry mix, then some of the milk and keep alternating until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Fill each cupcake cup half full. Baked for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let cool.
- While the cupcakes cool, place the chocolate chips into a medium mixing bowl. Add the heavy cream to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour the cream over the chocolate chips and whisk until combine. The ganache will be thin. You can use it this way and dip the cupcakes into it, or let it cool and add it to a piping bag(the method I used). Sprinkle with chopped Andes candies if desired.
Tisha says
June 26, 2018 at 11:46 pmLove ANDES!!!! These look amazing! Love chocolate mint!
Lauren says
July 12, 2018 at 7:53 amANDES were my favorite candy treat when I was little and I still love them too!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
June 26, 2018 at 11:20 pmMy family would devour these! We love mint and chocolate together!
Lauren says
July 12, 2018 at 7:53 amYay!!
Hope says
June 26, 2018 at 6:20 pmI love all things chocolate and mint, such a great combination! They look amazing, that topping – OMG!
Lauren says
July 12, 2018 at 7:54 amThanks Hope!!
Catherine Brown says
June 26, 2018 at 4:38 pmOMG, those look PERFECT!! I love chocolate ganache and Andes mints!!
Lauren says
July 12, 2018 at 7:55 amDefinite weaknesses of mine too!
Pam says
June 26, 2018 at 4:37 pmI agree with your son. Chocolate and mint are a match made in heaven! Beautiful photos, by the way.
Lauren says
June 26, 2018 at 7:31 pmThanks Pam!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
June 26, 2018 at 4:20 pmPer my daughter who is peering over my shoulder: “Well slap my behind and call me “Sally” cause these are right up MY alley!”
Kaitlynn says
May 12, 2017 at 3:56 pmThose Andes chocolate are perhaps, my favorite candy on this planet!!! gonna have to save this recipe. YUM!
Lauren says
May 12, 2017 at 5:02 pmOhhhh yes! I love Andes! They really aren’t *optional 😉
Tinese says
September 15, 2016 at 1:29 pmAs 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!!!
Hannah says
August 26, 2016 at 3:02 amThese sound and look SO delicious my mouth is watering. Yum!!
Mistle says
August 25, 2016 at 7:09 pmThese looks absolutely amazing!!! Dark chocolate is good for you! I may have to try making these myself!
Amanda says
August 25, 2016 at 5:33 pmOh yum!! These look delicious!!
Amanda @ Anchored to Sunshine says
August 25, 2016 at 10:30 amDark chocolate AND mint?? I wish I had one of these right now with my morning coffee!
ourlittleeverything says
August 28, 2016 at 4:11 pmOhhh yes! Cake for breakfast is my favorite!
Fatima says
August 25, 2016 at 5:56 amThese 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!
ourlittleeverything says
August 28, 2016 at 4:11 pmhaha thanks so much Fatima! They turned out so good!
Leanna says
August 24, 2016 at 5:49 pmYummmm 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 😀
ourlittleeverything says
August 28, 2016 at 4:11 pmI hope you try them soon! Let me know how it goes!
Channing says
August 24, 2016 at 10:33 amOMG 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!
ourlittleeverything says
August 28, 2016 at 4:12 pmI’ll have to get some of that ice cream..my chocolate mint loving son’s birthday is coming up soon!
Rachel says
May 13, 2016 at 7:51 pmThese cupcakes look INSANELY good. Annnnnd guess who’s on a cleanse this month! 🙁
ourlittleeverything says
May 13, 2016 at 8:43 pmHaha! 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!
Sherry Nappa says
May 12, 2016 at 7:17 pmThese look heavenly! I use special dark chocolate in all of my chocolate recipes. Double yum! We’re going to try your recipe.
ourlittleeverything says
May 12, 2016 at 8:52 pmThanks Sherry 🙂 I appreciate it!
Miriah says
May 12, 2016 at 7:13 pmThat looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it!
ourlittleeverything says
May 12, 2016 at 8:52 pmThanks Miriah!
Kati says
May 12, 2016 at 5:10 pmThey look stunning! I love the mint & chocolate combination in every shape and form – so yummy!
ourlittleeverything says
May 12, 2016 at 8:53 pmThanks Kati!!
Ramona says
May 12, 2016 at 9:55 amTwo of my favorite things – dark chocolate and mint! These cupcakes look so good. I’m definitely going to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
ourlittleeverything says
May 12, 2016 at 8:54 pmHope you enjoy them Ramona!
Liv says
May 12, 2016 at 8:55 amMy kids are huge chocolate mint fans too – those look so good!
ourlittleeverything says
May 12, 2016 at 8:55 pmI think it’s so funny that my son won’t use mint toothpaste, but will eat anything chocolate mint! Thanks for stopping by!
michelle mink says
May 12, 2016 at 3:36 amOh my goodness I cannot wait to try these cupcakes. I love chocolate and mint!
ourlittleeverything says
May 12, 2016 at 7:30 am🙂 Hope you like!
Tamara Goyette says
May 12, 2016 at 2:30 amThese sounds totally decadent and incredible.
ourlittleeverything says
May 12, 2016 at 7:30 amThanks Tamara – they are! 🙂
Aileen says
May 12, 2016 at 12:02 amThese cupcakes sound so good and your pictures are beautiful!
ourlittleeverything says
May 12, 2016 at 7:31 amThanks Aileen! I have a long way to go with my photography, but I’m getting there 🙂
Robyn says
May 11, 2016 at 3:18 pmOh my gosh I’m craving Chocolate now!!!
ourlittleeverything says
May 12, 2016 at 7:33 amThe internet is nothing but trouble 😉
candy says
May 11, 2016 at 2:34 pmDark Chocolate, mint and cupcakes now who wouldn’t love making and eating theses.
ourlittleeverything says
May 12, 2016 at 7:33 amThanks Candy – they were delicious!
Elizabeth Mayberry says
May 11, 2016 at 1:29 pmOh yum! I love love Mint! It looks so good!
ourlittleeverything says
May 12, 2016 at 7:34 amThanks Elizabeth!
Will G says
May 11, 2016 at 1:19 pmGoodness… my mouth started watering from the very first picture. Looks so GOOD!!!! <3
ourlittleeverything says
May 12, 2016 at 7:34 amThanks Will 🙂
Grace | Gracefully Baking says
April 3, 2016 at 4:46 pmThese look amazing!!! Chocolate ganache frosting is the best!
ourlittleeverything says
April 3, 2016 at 4:50 pmYES!! And so easy! Thank you!
Sarah Gray says
April 1, 2016 at 1:55 pmTHESE LOOK SOOOOOO GOOD! Definitely attempting to make them this weekend!
ourlittleeverything says
April 1, 2016 at 3:28 pmThank you Sarah! I hope you love them too!