Shamrock Shake Cupcakes Mint (Print Version)

Vanilla cupcakes with cool mint and creamy green frosting offer a refreshing twist on a classic.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 tsp pure mint extract
08 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
09 - 1/4 tsp baking soda
10 - 1/4 tsp fine salt
11 - 2-3 drops green food coloring

→ Mint Frosting

12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 2-3 tbsp whole milk
15 - 1/2 tsp pure mint extract
16 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
17 - 2-3 drops green food coloring
18 - Green sprinkles or maraschino cherries for garnish

# How to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
05 - Mix in vanilla and mint extracts. Add green food coloring and mix until evenly tinted.
06 - Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
07 - Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
08 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Cool cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low. Add mint and vanilla extracts, green food coloring, and 2 tbsp milk. Increase speed and beat until fluffy, adding an extra tablespoon milk if needed for desired consistency.
11 - Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes. Garnish with green sprinkles or a maraschino cherry if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The mint frosting tastes exactly like that McDonalds shake you secretly love as a kid
  • The green color feels festive without requiring any fancy decorating skills
  • They disappear faster than you can say lucky charms at any gathering
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter once flour is added will make your cupcakes dense instead of fluffy
  • Completely cool cupcakes before frosting or the butter in your frosting will melt and slide right off
  • Mint extract can vary in strength, always taste and add more gradually rather than dumping it in
03 -
  • Add a tiny pinch of salt to your frosting to balance the sweetness and make the mint pop
  • Use a piping bag fitted with a large star tip for that professional bakery look

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