Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting - Cupcake Fanatic

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240ml) water
• 1/2 cup (42g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 and 1/3 cups (167g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup (2 sticks or 230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3-4 cups (360-480g) powdered (confectioners’) sugar
• 2 Tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (or more, depending on your preference)
• 2 drops green food dye
• pinch of salt, as needed
• 2/3 cup (120g) mini chocolate chips