Mocha Mint Cupcakes
We are getting plenty of rain and by the looks of it…. the rain will continue into tomorrow.
There should be RAINBOWS popping up everywhere.
I took this photo a few months ago when it rained, I love that when it rains where I live, we often see rainbows and even double rainbows.You can see two, right? I don’t recall seeing as many rainbows as I do now when I was younger.
So I waiting….. to see more rainbows.
Guess I’m just not have good luck in the rainbow area, but maybe because I put all my focus on these fun cakes.
I figured if I couldn’t see a rainbow, I’d have to make something magical until I do.
These Mocha Mint Cupcakes are like biting into a mocha in cake form…
that is if they had some yummy mint creamy goodness on top.
Well I haven’t seen that yet.
And really the mint frosting is one of the yummiest parts of these cupcakes. I just love creme de menthe in the frosting.
So whip up a batch of these until the rainbows come out! I won’t even tell anyone if you eat most of them waiting.
- 1 box white cake mix (along with ingredients to prepare)
- 4 tablespoons Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Chocolate
- 3 teaspoons instant coffee
- 3 drops white food coloring to lighten up the color of the cupcake batter
- 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1 cup butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (use clean vanilla for a whiter result)
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 4 drops creme de mint flavoring
- Prepare cupcakes according to package adding in chocolate and coffee and coloring.
- Bake cupcakes according to package.
- Cool cupcakes completely.
- Prepare Buttercream Frosting Recipe:
- Beat butter with sugar, add in vanilla and cream and mix until smooth.
- Frost cupcakes with a #2D tip and top with a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
Hope you day is fun, and filled with rainbows….real or well you can create your own.
I saw these and they are super cute! DON’T miss seeing these rainbows are St. Patrick’s Day Gifts from The Idea Room.
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These are gorgeous Diane – I love mint so I know I would love these – so perfect for St. Paddy’s day!
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Oh, a mocha in cake form. . .sounds fantastic!
Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says
Such gorgeous looking cupcakes, they sound delicious too!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
Double Rainbow! I saw 3 or 4 last year- what luck!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Gorgeous Diane! I love, love, love chocolate and mint!
Amanda says
WOW I can only imagine how amazing these must be!
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
My sister enjoys everything that has mint in it… well, desserts at least. I think I need to make these for her.
Jocelyn says
I am loving the mocha with the mint in these gorgeous cupcakes!!!
Diane says
It was a yummy combo. Thanks Jocelyn 🙂
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
Love these! Just perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
Diane says
Thanks Lana!
Vera Zecevic – Cupcakes Garden says
these cupcakes look gorgeous, and the flavors combo is perfect!
Paula says
Creme de mint and chocolate drizzle!! Love 🙂
shelly (cookies and cups) says
I love mint and mocha.. such cute cupcakes!
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Emily says
Oh my goodness this looks so yummy.