Name: Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 14 cupcakes
Ingredients: 1 cup (240ml) water; 1/2 cup (42g) unsweetened natural or dutch-process cocoa powder; 1 and 1/3 cups (167g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 cup (2 sticks or 230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3-4 cups (360-480g) confectioners' sugar; 2 Tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream*; 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (or more, see recipe instructions); 2 drops green food coloring; salt, to taste; 2/3 cup (120g) mini chocolate chips