• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients 

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 & 1/3 cups all-purpose gluten free flour
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your flour already includes it)
• 1/4  teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons softened dairy free butter
• 1 & 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup any dairy free milk of your choice

For the Mint Frosting:

• 1 cup softened dairy free butter
• 2 & 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons any dairy free milk of your choice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

For Garnish:

• Fresh mint (optional)

Procedure 

Make the Cake:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with foil or paper liners.
• Whisk the flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
• It a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until well combined.
• Add the flour mixture into the butter mixture alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
• Divide the batter evenly among the prepared foil or paper liners. Bake in the oven for 15-17 minutes.
• Let the cupcakes completely cool on a wire rack for about 45 minutes.

Make the Frosting:

1. In an electric mixer, beat the butter on medium-high for about 2 minutes until it is light and fluffy.
2. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract and mix until combined.
3. Once combined, beat on high for another 2-3 minutes until it is very light and fluffy. Add more powdered sugar if the frosting is too thin, or add more milk if it is too thick.
4. Transfer the frosting into a piping bag fitted with the tip of your choice. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and garnish with a leaf of fresh mint.

Tip: When transferring the frosting into a piping bag, try placing the piping bag into a tall glass to make it easier.