"Chocolate cupcakes topped with a peppermint frosting is a delicious way to have dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/4 cups flour
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1 1/4 cups sugar
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1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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3 eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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3/4 cup buttermilk
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3/4 cup hot water
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 cup shortening
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract*
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4 cups powdered sugar
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2 Tablespoons whipping cream
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1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
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1/2 teaspoon shortening
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24 mini York Peppermint Patties