Thursday, March 24, 2011

Mint Chocolate Cupcakes


One box Devils food cake
Buttermilk
Eggs
Oil

Follow directions on the back of the box except replace buttermilk for the water. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake as directed.

Ganache:
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Scald heavy cream in a saucepan. Remove from heat and pour in chocolate chips. Wait 10 minutes and then stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature and then dip cupcakes in the ganache and cool in the fridge.

Frosting:
2 sticks butter, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. clear vanilla extract
1/2 to 1 tsp peppermint flavoring (or to taste)
Green food coloring

Top with Chopped Andies Mints

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