Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

Instructions for cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Add cupcake lines to two pans.

3. Mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a stand mixer using a low speed until combined.

4. Add eggs, buttermilk, warm water, oil, and vanilla. Beat on a medium speed until smooth. This should take just a couple

5. Using a large ice cream scooper divide batter amongst cups about 2/3 full.

6. Bake for 18-20 minutes in a 350 degree oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool on wire racks for 15 minutes

Instructions for icing

1. In a large bowl, beat together butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer for best results

2. Add in cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.

3. Beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Add milk as necessary to make a spreadable consistency.

4. Using ice cream scoop, scoop a flat scoop of icing onto each cupcake'

5. Place one Andes mint in each.

6. Drizzle with chocolate sauce.