Ingredients
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- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tray with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, vanilla, milk, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chopped dark chocolate.
- Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting and decorating with gold dust.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for richer flavor.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Apply gold dust with a fine brush for an even shimmer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fantasy, British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
