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Cupcakes
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line or spray a standard muffin tin.
2
Mix cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Using a hand or stand mixer, mix on medium speed until well incorporated.
3
Divide batter into the muffin tin until each is about ⅔ full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before filling with the pudding mixture.
Frosting
1
Cream butter in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, then beat until light and fluffy.
2
Mix in the vanilla and cocoa extracts and syrup or fudge sauce. Mix in 1 cup of powdered sugar at a time while mixing in a tablespoon of heavy cream between each cup. Mix until creamy and fill a piping bag with frosting.
Filling
1
Add the pudding and milk into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
2
Mix on medium using a hand or stand mixer until well incorporated and smooth. Fold or mix in the whipped topping. Add to prepared piping bag.
3
Scoop out part of the middle of the cupcake using a melon baller or other creative tool.
4
Repeat for the remaining cupcakes. Pipe in the pudding filling, just short of filling to the top. If desired, replace the top of the cupcake. Frost cupcakes.
Drizzle
1
Add the mint chocolate chunks and milk into a small bowl. Heat at 50% power in the microwave for 25 seconds.
2
If the chips are not completely melted, stir and repeat. Drizzle mixture over the frosted cupcakes. Top with crushed mint chocolate chunks.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Your Mint Centers ❄️Freeze York Peppermint Patties or mint chunks for at least 2 hours before inserting into cupcake batter to prevent melting and ensure a defined mint surprise in the center.
- Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️Bring eggs, milk, and butter to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth batter consistency and even cake rise without overmixing.
- Balance Cocoa and Mint Extract 🍫Use cocoa extract and mint extract in measured proportions—start with equal parts and adjust to taste, as mint can easily overpower the chocolate flavor if overdone.
- Stabilize Whipped Cream Frosting 🎂Add 2-3 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract per cup of heavy whipping cream, then whip just until stiff peaks form to prevent weeping.
- Layer Flavors with Chocolate Syrup 🌀Drizzle chocolate syrup or hot fudge between the frosting layers rather than just on top to create rich flavor pockets throughout each bite.
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