Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

I love making cupcakes. I really don't have a huge sweet tooth, but I love to bake! Here is my latest creation! They are a very refreshing cupcake! I added a little bit of green food coloring to the icing for the color.

                               Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

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Ingredients

• 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature

• 2/3 cup granulated sugar

• 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed

• 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature

• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• 1 cup buttermilk, shaken, at room temperature

• 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature

• 2 tablespoons brewed coffee

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup good cocoa powder

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Mint Butter Cream Frosting

Ingredients

• 4 cups confectioners' sugar

• 1/2 cup butter, softened

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon mint extract

• 4 tablespoons milk

• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 2 tablespoons butter
Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream 1 1/3 cups sugar with 1/2 cup butter or margarine, and salt. Blend extract, 2 tablespoons milk, and remaining sugar into mixture. Gradually stir remaining milk into frosting until desired spreading consistency is reached.