Shamrock Shake Mint Cupcakes (Printable)

Vanilla and mint blend in moist cupcakes topped with creamy mint frosting and colorful garnish.

# What You'll Need:

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# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together milk and sour cream.
06 - Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
07 - Add a few drops of green food coloring and gently fold until evenly tinted.
08 - Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling about 2/3 full each.
09 - Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Beat butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until incorporated.
11 - Mix in milk, peppermint and vanilla extracts, salt, and a few drops of green food coloring. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
12 - Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with sprinkles, cherries, and mini straws if desired.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The frosting is impossibly creamy and tastes exactly like the shake we all remember craving
  • The cake itself is so moist it stays fresh for days, not that they ever last that long
  • They are stunningly green and festive without any artificial aftertaste
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  • Room temperature ingredients are not optional here, they make the difference between dense and divine
  • Overmixing the batter will make your cupcakes tough, so stop as soon as everything is combined
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting or your beautiful mint frosting will melt right off
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  • If you only have liquid food coloring, reduce the milk in the recipe by a teaspoon to compensate for the extra liquid
  • For an extra minty kick, add another quarter teaspoon of peppermint extract to the frosting
  • Use a piping bag with a large star tip for that professional bakery look

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