Nana's Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Frosting
"My Nana used to make these cupcakes at Christmas every year. Even though she is no longer with us, the cakes have special meaning and it brings me joy to bake them. For a more indulgent version, double the frosting and pile it high on top of each cupcake. —Chekota Hunter, Cassville, Missouri..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup baking cocoa
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1 cup boiling water
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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2 large eggs
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1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
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FROSTING:
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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3 tablespoons butter, softened
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4 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
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Dash peppermint extract
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1 drop green food coloring, optional
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2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
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Mint Andes candies, optional
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