Recipe: Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Whip Frosting

Baked by Shea Van Vuuren, these were a favorite of the younger set at All Chocolate Potluck on Saturday...

Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Whip Frosting baked by Shea Van Vuuren for the 2nd Annual All Chocolate Potluck held Saturday, Jan. 31st, 2015.

Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Whip Frosting

Cupcakes:

1 chocolate cake mix (Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge)

1 small package instant pudding (Jell-O cheesecake)

4 large eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil (canola)

1 & 1/3 cup hot water

Mix oil, eggs and water until well blended. Beat in cake mix and pudding on low until just blended and then beat for 5 minutes on medium.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes or until a pick comes out clean. Cut time in half for mini-cupcakes.

Frosting:

3 & 1/2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream

6 Tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon mint extract

Beat all ingredients together on high until stiff peaks form. Add a dash of green food coloring if desired.

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by Sara Swanson

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