Snacks

Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

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Homemade chocolate cupcakes with a peppermint frosting and a chocolate drizzle.

24
For the Chocolate Cupcakes
2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup hot water
For the Peppermint Butter Cream
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract*
4 cups powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons whipping cream
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon shortening
24 mini York Peppermint Patties
Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Beat the oil, eggs, and vanilla until light and foamy. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk...
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Nutritions

Calories
393

Sodium
152mg
6% DV

Fat
15g
24% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
58g
19% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV