Foryoueats: Chocolate Cupcakes With Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting

Ingredients

• Chocolate Cupcakes:
• 1 cup (240ml) water
• 1/2 cup (41g) unsweetened natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 1 and 1/3 cups (166g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting:
• 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3–4 cups (360–480g) confectioners’ sugar
• 2 Tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream, at room temperature*
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (or more; see recipe instructions)
• 2 drops green gel food coloring (optional)
• salt, to taste
• 2/3 cup (120g) mini chocolate chips