Recipe
Now's the Moment for Mint Chocolate Oreo & Espresso Cupcakes
I've always been somewhat of an experimenter, and baking for me is pretty much no different than mixing together unknown solutions in chemistry class (though with considerably tastier results). After making Death by Oreo cupcakes with the baking club at my university, I decided to incorporate my love for mint chocolate and coffee to provide a college student's twist on the traditional cookies-and-cream flavor.
Based off of Trader Joe's punchy dark chocolate-covered espresso beans and the addictive Andes chocolates, this recipe pulls together everything I've learned since starting my baking journey, including some nifty tricks and tips that are sure to make your cupcakes taste better. Now to the kitchen!
Mint Chocolate Oreo Espresso Cupcakes
- Prep Time: 1 hr
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 1 package Mint Crème Oreo cookies
- 1 package chocolate cake
- Eggs/water/vegetable oil according to cake mix instructions
- Pure peppermint extract
- 1 cup brewed coffee or espresso
- 8 ounces cream cheese - room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter - room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 24 cupcake liners
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And just like that you have mint chocolate Oreo espresso cupcakes. The coffee adds a richness and depth of flavor to the chocolate cake, while coring the cupcakes and re-purposing the mint crème gives the taste tester a refreshing surprise. This recipe just goes to show how experimenting (with a dash of knowledge and courage of course) can lead to some crazy, yet sweet creations.