Name: Chocolate Mint Cupcakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Cuisine: American

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February 6, 2026

Chocolate Mint Cupcakes are rich chocolate cupcakes with a delicious mint center and decadent frosting. These unique cupcakes will be one of your go-to recipes for parties or gatherings. These Chocolate Mint Cupcakes are reminiscent of the classic Thin Mint girl scout cookies. Try this thin mint cupcake out for Christmas or St. Patrick’s Day, or any time of year to wow your family and friends.

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Chocolate Mint Cupcakes

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line or spray a standard muffin tin.

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.

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

Cream butter in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, then beat until light and fluffy.

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

Add the pudding and milk into a medium-sized mixing bowl.

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.

Scoop out part of the middle of the cupcake using a melon baller or other creative tool.

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

Add the mint chocolate chunks and milk into a small bowl. Heat at 50% power in the microwave for 25 seconds.

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)

Mint Extraction Technique 🌿
Crush fresh mint leaves and steep them in warm cream to intensify the mint flavor before incorporating into the frosting or filling.
Cupcake Moisture Magic 💦
Add a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the chocolate cake mix to ensure ultra-moist, tender cupcakes with rich texture.
Mint Center Precision 🎯
Use a small melon baller or the back of a piping tip to create perfectly uniform mint pudding centers in each cupcake for consistent filling.
Frosting Temperature Control 🧊
Chill your heavy whipping cream and mixing bowl beforehand to achieve peak, stable mint frosting that holds intricate piping designs.
Chocolate Glaze Technique 🍫
Warm chocolate syrup slightly and use a squeeze bottle for smooth, professional drizzling over cupcakes with minimal mess.