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Mint Aero Cupcakes - A Spoonful of Vanilla
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Mint Aero Cupcakes

These Mint Aero Cupcakes have a chocolate and mint cupcake, chocolate buttercream and Mint Aero Bubble decorations.  
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Decorating Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Cupcakes
Keyword: Chocolate, Mint, Mint Aero
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Author: Sarah Mark

Ingredients

For the Mint Aero Cupcakes

  • 145 g Unsalted Butter or Stork
  • 145 g Light Brown Sugar
  • 120 g Self-Raising Flour
  • 25 g Cocoa Powder
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Peppermint Extract
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 30 ml Whole Milk

For the Chocolate Buttercream

  • 200 g Unsalted Butter
  • 370 g Icing Sugar
  • 30 g Cocoa Powder
  • 3-4 tbsp Whole Milk (optional)

For the Decoration

  • 100 g White Chocolate
  • Green Food Colouring
  • Mint Aero Bubbles

Instructions

To Make the Mint Aero Cupcakes

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/160 Fan. Line a muffin tray with cupcake liners and leave to one side.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add in the remaining ingredients and whisk until they are all combined.
  • Spoon the mixture into the cupcake liners. I use a small ice cream scoop to do this so I know that they are all even.
  • Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. You will know the cupcakes are ready when they are springy to the touch.
  • Leave them to cool for 15-20 minutes before moving them to a wire cooling rack to cool fully.

To Make The Chocolate Buttercream

  • Add the butter, icing sugar and cocoa powder to a large mixing bowl and mix until all the ingredients are incorporated.
  • If the buttercream is too thick add 1 tbsp of milk and mix. Repeat until the buttercream is the desired consistency.
  • Put the buttercream into a piping bag and pipe it on top of the cupcakes.

To Decorate

  • Add the white chocolate to a small bowl and melt in the microwave in 20-second bursts until it is completely melted and smooth.
  • Add a small amount of green food colouring to the white chocolate and mix. Gradually add more until you reach the desired colour.
  • Put the chocolate into a small piping bag and drizzle over the top of the cupcakes. Add some Mint Aero Bubbles on top and enjoy!

Notes

  • These cupcakes will last for 3+ days in an airtight container.