20240416 Herbies Community Cooking Corner

20240416 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted April 16, 2024, on ACB Media 5

This time: Mint Chocolate Cupcakes. If cooking along, you need the following:

• Chocolate Cupcakes: o 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 grams) spooned and leveled o 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams) o 1/2 cup cocoa powder (45 grams)-I use Dutch processed o 1 teaspoon baking powder o 1/2 teaspoon baking soda o 1/4 teaspoon salt o 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60 ml)-canola oil works too o 1 large egg-room temperature o 1 teaspoons vanilla o 1/2 cup milk (120 ml)-2% or whole milk o ? cup freshly brewed coffee (80 ml) or boiling water

• Mint Buttercream: o 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams)-slightly softened but not starting to melt o 3-4 cups powdered sugar (330 - 400 grams)-sifted o 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste o 2-3 tablespoons whipping cream (30-45 ml) or heavy cream o 1/2 - 2 teaspoons mint extract o green food coloring (Optional) o chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips for decorating, optional

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