Mint Vanilla Cupcakes

These cupcakes have a light mint tint and a smooth vanilla frosting.

Ingredients

Cupcakes

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp fine salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temp
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 tsp mint extract
• Green food color

Frosting

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 to 3 tbsp milk
• Pinch of salt

Steps

1. Heat oven to 350F. Line a muffin pan.
2. Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and mint.
3. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and milk in alternating additions.
4. Tint with a drop of green food color.
5. Bake 16 to 18 minutes. Cool completely.
6. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and pipe on cupcakes.

Notes

• Add mint extract sparingly so it stays subtle.
• Chill frosting 10 minutes if it feels soft.