Mint Patty Cakes
PUBLISHED ON: 01.27.2010
I love York Peppermint Patties. The dark chocolate covering of the peppermint filling is my favorite type of candy (along with nuts and caramel too). You could easily on any given day find peppermint patties in my freezer. They are delicious frozen.
These tasty cupcakes taste just like a York Peppermint Pattie. I wish I could take credit for making these delightful cupcakes but, the credit goes to my husband who made them because he knew I would enjoy them. I hope that you enjoy them too.
1. Make the cupcakes: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 Degrees F. Line two 12-cup muffin pans with paper liners. Put the butter, cocoa powder and 3/4 cup water in a medium microwave safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the butter melts, about 2 minutes. Whisk to combine, then whisk in the brown sugar.
2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk in the warm cocoa mixture. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla; stir into the batter until just combined but don’t overmix.
3. Divide the batter among the prepared cups, filling each about three-quarters of the way. Bake until the cupcakes spring back when touched, 30-35 minutes. Let cool in the pans 10 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
4. Make the topping: beat the confectioners’ sugar, corn syrup, shortening and peppermint extract with a mixer until a tight paste forms. Gather into a ball, place between two sheets parchment paper and roll out to 1/4 inch thick ( microwave 15 seconds to soften, if necessary). Use a 2-1/2-inch round cutter or juice glass to cut into disks; reroll the scraps. Place a peppermint disk on top of each cupcake.
5. Make the glaze: put the chocolate, corn syrup, butter and 1/4 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic and microwave on 50 percent power until chocolate melts, about 2 minutes. Whisk to combine, then cool slightly. Spread glaze over peppermint topping, leaving some peppermint exposed. Referigerate until set, at least 20 minutes. Serve cold.
Enjoy!
Faith
I got excited when I saw the title of this post, and then I saw the pic and I knew I had to make these! They look amazing, and peppermint patties are a fav of mine too!
3 hungry tummies
Peppermint chocolate is my favourite so this one is certainly for me! Beautifully shot!
KennyT
I wish I could try York Peppermint Patties! Your cup cakes look gorgeous!
Chef E
Hubby thinks and preaches chocolate and mint should never had been paired, well I happen to think these and that idea are WONDERFUL! So blah to him, more for us right!I pick up a few YPP now and then at the market and savor each bite, so I know these would hit the spot!
Kim
What a great husband! I don't think my husband has made cupcakes a day in his life 🙁 These look so gooey and delicious. I have an award for you over on my site. Enjoy your cupcakes 😀
George Gaston
Velva, the refreshing cool taste of peppermint is a brilliant combination for a delicious looking cupcake. That small little cake filled with so much flavor. Great idea and recipe!
Lea Ann
These look wonderful and what a great photo.
SuziCate
I used to have a recipe for a peppermint patty cake that was superb and haven't been able to find or duplicate it…this I will try. Thanks. I love me some peppermint and chocolate!
Tracy (Amuse-bouche for Two)
These look like they taste amazing. I love that there's buttermilk and dark brown sugar, in addition to the cocoa…wow.
Rita
They really are beautiful and what a great idea to add that Peppermint patty to the hot cupcake!Great husband you have there.Rita
mickey
Love the cupcakes-you have a beautiful blog.
La Bella Cooks
Velva, these are gorgeous! I adore peppermint patties as well (especially frozen!) and these would be right up my alley.
ann low
I love peppermint with chocolate. So good that can comes with a cup of hot coffee.
Hungry Dog
Oh my. I think I just drooled on my keyboard. These looks incredible!! I love peppermint patties, and the idea of them in a cupcake–holy cow. And the fact that your husband made them for you–too cute!
Claudia
Velva- a great shout-out to your husband. Cool mint and luscious rich chocolate cannot be beat. Hmmm …. just in time for Valentine's Day?
TKW
Those are absolute stunners! WOW. I can't believe your hubby is that kitchen savvy!
Bob
Peppermint patties are the bomb. How nice of your husband to make them for you!
Christo Gonzales
mint and chocolate are made for each other and anyone that doesnt think so is uncultured and backwards – there I said it! Your husband did a great job!
Federica Simoni
wow che delizia!!! aspettami che arrivo!!! ciaoooooooooooo
Jessica - The Novice Chef
These look delicious! I bet I could eat 10 of them right now!
Meals by Misty
V! I had to take a blogging break and I missed your posts so much! Looking at this recipe, I get the sensation of being on top of a cold mountain, and all I want to do is yodel! YO-DE-LAY-HEE-HOO!(Either you remember that commercial or I sound like a lunatic!
TommyGirl
Yummy!
Catherine
Velva these cupcakes look so delicious and so beautiful! I wish I had one right now! 🙂
Rambling Tart
Oh Velva, you're speaking my language! Growing up we had a bag of patties frozen in the freezer too! YUM! 🙂
teresa
must.have.cupcake, looks so delicious!!
Chef Aimee
I think I just saw what Heaven must look like. 🙂 I keep my patties in the freezer, too!
figtree
I made the mistake of buying the mini peppermint patties (next to the chocolate chips) I never got to use them for cookies as I ate the enire bag. These are right up my alley..YUM
Chris
When I bite into these, I get the sensation…..(What, am I the only one that remembers these commercials?)
Sarah
These look great and that is the only way I will be enjoying them! At least until I have someone to give things to because I can't eat it all myself.
Carol
Love York peppermint patties! Especially frozen! Your cupcakes look fantastic! have to try these. My family would love them!
Unknown
mm peppermint and choc are one of my favourites! it looks really moist and rich 🙂 good stuff!
Mimi
I think you've got a hit here. I love york pepper mint patties frozen or not.Mimi
Kathleen
Wow Velva! These look like a home run!!!
Stephanie from GardenTherapy.ca
I'm drooling!
My Little Space
These look like my favourite! Peppermint & chocolates… hmm.mm… I'm saving this up for later use. Thanks, Velva.
Joanne
Your husband is so adorable! I love peppermint patties. THere is something so soothing about the combination of mint and chocolate. I am definitely bookmarking these!
grace
your husband made these?!?! gadzooks, velva–you've certainly found a keeper because these are some stellar cupcakes. 🙂
Mags @ the Other Side of 50
Chocolate and mint….be still my heart. I'm so impressed that your hubby made these!
Vrinda
Yummy and flavorful cupcakes..lov the topping
Nammi
oh my god!!! that looks delish!!! especially the topping
s
aww lucky u..ur husband made u these wonderful treats!they looks great esp the 2 layerd topping..
Karen
Mmm, these sound like they'd be delicious!
Barbara
Those look amazing, Velva. I am a total convert to peppermint extract since I made some chocolate cookies around Christmastime with it. I was worried it would be too strong, but it was perfect!I'm loving this recipe.
Jen_from_NJ
I love peppermint and dark chocolate. These look fantastic! Your husband did a fantastic job!
Katy ~
Love chocolate and peppermint together. This is a GEM!! Thank you!
Jennie
Compliments to your husband! I think I'll pass this recipe along to mine! 😉 These look fab!
The Old White Barn
These look wonderful! I love peppermint and chocolate together – and the idea your husband would do them for you is especially nice! Thank you for stopping by, and for your nice comments on my site – but after seeing these pictures, I am even more embarrassed about my last post!
Ingrid_3Bs
Your Hubby did a stellar job on those babies! I bet they tasted even better because he made them for you. My honey has been known to cook and bake, fairly often, especially cook but the mess he leaves in his wake has me cringing inside when he does. :)~ingrid
The Absence of Alternatives
Kudos to Mr. Tomato! I am very impressed. I am drooling right now looking at the picture. Alas, my kids are not fond of chocolate. I know. I have weird kids…
Angie's Recipes
They look amazing! I adore peppermint chocolate!
Castles Crowns and Cottages
Oh dear Velva, my thesis defense success calls for one of these cupcakes!!! THEY ARE YUMMY LOOKING! Thank you so much for stopping by, you are a dear!!! Anita
Inspired by eRecipeCards
these sound so special. Happy to see a more adult cupcake than normal. I am not a sweet sugary frosting guy, but these I love
buffalodick
I have a recipe for making York peppermint patties- somewhere!
Danielle
Those look sooooooooo good! They're super cute too!
Joyful
The cupcakes look sinful 😉
Rosaria Williams
The concoctions look delicious. However, my YPP would never make it out of the box and into a recipe. My hand would automatically place them in my mouth, one at a time until comatose.
My Farmhouse Kitchen
chocolate and peppermint..yum…karyxxx
Foodie with Little Thyme!
These are a great treat! I think I'll try them as mini cupcakes.
Erika from The Pastry Chef At Home
Hmmm…can you send your husband over to my apartment to bake me some cupcakes?? 🙂 Nobody ever bakes goodies for me. My husband is in serious need of lessons from yours! ps: The glaze on the cupcakes is so shiny and beautiful!
Ana Powell
The perfect combination x
Julie
I think I'll forward this to my husband…hint hint 🙂 Hehe, they look great!
Julie
These look so delicious! I love chocolate and mint together!
Kitchen Butterfly
Oh wow….some men can cook………..I'm not saying a things baout my hubby's kitchen abilities!!!!!
Anonymous
What a terrific idea, these sound totally awesome, I love the peppermint flavor!
Pam
Gotta have one of these now!Nice post!Pam
Rich
Yum. If you like peppermint you might want to try these:http://www.summerdownmint.com/I buy them in boxes of 8. The man who makes them is from the same English family who make the famous Colman's mustard.