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    Candy Cane Cupcakes

    November 13, 2019 by Stacy Roman 34 Comments

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    Candy Cane Cupcakes sweet and fluffy cupcakes with a hint of peppermint.  They are perfect for the holidays and so easy and fun to make.

    Candy Cane Cupcakes

    I have been having so much fun making holiday treats. Starting with Home Made Christmas Mints and Easy Christmas Fudge.  Now on to cupcakes. There are a few fun cupcake recipes that I am excited to be sharing in the next few weeks.

    Everyone knows I normally take the easy way out. This was no exception. These cupcakes started with a boxed cake mix. With a little food coloring and peppermint flavoring, they were a snap to throw together.

    Candy Cane Cupcakes
    Cupcake up close

    If you are looking for an easy treat to make with your kids, these Candy Cane Cupcakes are your ticket. It is my plan to make them again when the grandkids are over.  They will be so excited, especially my granddaughter, she loves anything pretty and festive.

    Top View of Cupcake

    These cupcakes are also a great treat to take to a Christmas or holiday party or pot luck. You will need a white cake mix, the fixings to make it, buttercream frosting, peppermint extract, and candy canes or peppermint candy.

    Candy Cane Cupcakes 5
    Top Of cupcakes

    Are you getting as excited about the holidays as I am? I can hardly believe that Thanksgiving is almost here. Are you ready?  Although in general, I'm a summer person. I love the sunshine, can't get enough of it. My husband grew up in San Diego and we lived there for many years. I'm totally ok with a green Christmas. All that being said, I love the holidays. On Thanksgiving, all of my children, their significant others and my grandchildren will come. Nothing makes gramma happier. That is the kick off of the Christmas Hustle and Bustle.

    What Will You Need To Make Candy Cane Cupcakes:

    • White Cake Mix (I used Pillsbury moist supreme)
    • Vegetable Oil
    • Eggs
    • Water

    BUTTERCREAM FROSTING -I used this recipe -https://www.livewellbakeoften.com/how-to-make-buttercream-frosting.

    • Butter softened to room temperature
    • Powdered Sugar
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    • Vanilla Extract
    • Peppermint Extract
    • Salt

    OTHER:

    • Red Food Coloring
    • Crushed Candy Canes Or Peppermint Candy
    • Red and White Sanding Furniture

    How Do I Make Candy Cane Cupcakes

    1. Make Cake Mix as directed on box-(I used white but your flavor of choice could be used)
    2. Add peppermint extract
    3. Pour into Cupcake Pan ( I used liners)
    4. Add food coloring -swirl with a toothpick
    5. Bake as directed on box
    6. Frost with Butter Cream  Frosting
    7. Sprinkle with Candy and Sugar
    In process in the bowl

    In Process cake batter in the bowl

    Going in the oven

    Going into the oven

    Color Swirled In

    Color Swirled In

    Out Of the Oven

    Out of the Oven

    Frost With Butter Cream

    Frost With Butter Cream Frosting

    Candy and Sugar

    Decorate With Candy and Sugar

    Cupcake up close
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    Candy Cane Cupcakes

    White Cupcakes, peppermint extract, food coloring, buttercream frosting, candy canes, sanding sugar
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Candy Cane, Christmas, Cupcake
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Calories 5089kcal

    Equipment

    • Electric Mixer
    • OVEN

    Ingredients

    • 1 box White Cake Mix or flavor of choice
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • 4 egg whites or 3 whole eggs but will tint yellow
    • 1.25 cups water
    • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
    • food coloring a drop or 2 in each cupcake

    Butter Cream Frosting

    • 1 cup softened unsalted butter
    • 3 cups powdered sugar
    • 2-3 tablespoon heavy or whipping cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½-1 teaspoon peppermint extract to taste
    • pinch of salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Make Cake Mix as directed on box
    • Pre-heat oven to 350°
    • Pour into cupcake cups
    • 1-2 drops of food coloring in each cupcake
    • swirl with toothpick
    • Bake as directed -18-20 minutes
    • Cool Completely
    • Frost with Buttercream Icing- ( or substitute favorite icing)
    • Top with crushed candy and sanding sugar

    Nutrition

    Calories: 5089kcal | Carbohydrates: 782g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 215g | Saturated Fat: 134g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 56g | Trans Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 544mg | Sodium: 5244mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 571g | Vitamin A: 6135IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1222mg | Iron: 10mg

    The short cut of store-bought frosting can be used

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    Comments

    1. Cyndi Buchanan

      November 13, 2019 at 3:49 pm

      These look so yummy and pretty! My daughter would have a blast making these.

      Reply
    2. Rachel

      November 14, 2019 at 12:14 am

      This looks really cute! I bet they taste amazing. I want to make some for an upcoming party.

      Reply
    3. Adriane

      November 14, 2019 at 12:31 am

      Have any suggestions for substitutes of food dye? My boys cannot eat it. Other than that, these look super easy and super yummy! Perfect for Christmas!

      Reply
      • Stacy Roman

        November 14, 2019 at 10:48 am

        maybe juice or fruit -strawberries? although the food coloring is only in the cupcakes themselves, you could leave the cake white and just put the candy canes on top.

        Reply
    4. Shayla Marie

      November 14, 2019 at 9:47 am

      These candy cane cupcakes are so pretty and they sound and look absolutely delish!

      Reply
    5. Lynn Armstrong

      November 14, 2019 at 1:47 pm

      These are so cool! I've never made a candy cane themed dessert. This would be great for holiday parties that I'll be hosting this season! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    6. Sarah

      November 14, 2019 at 4:43 pm

      These look delicious I'll have to try for our Christmas celebration.

      Reply
    7. Marysa

      November 14, 2019 at 7:51 pm

      These look so delicious, and they are so pretty too! What a festive cupcake. Great way to use up candy canes, too!

      Reply
    8. Kim

      November 15, 2019 at 10:26 am

      Thank you for sharing. I have a weakness for a good cake or cupcake. These look good!

      Reply
    9. Edward

      November 15, 2019 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      I will have to give these a try. Looking for holiday party treats.

      Reply
      • Stacy Roman

        November 15, 2019 at 5:19 pm

        You won't be disappointed

        Reply
    10. Aditi Wardhan Singh

      November 15, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      NOt a big fan of cupcakes or candy canes but my daughter is drooling seeing this post. I'm going to have a hard time not making this one .. Very cute

      Reply
      • Stacy Roman

        November 15, 2019 at 5:20 pm

        I'm, not a big cake eater either but these were fun and tasty

        Reply
    11. Deb B.

      November 15, 2019 at 4:22 pm

      I had to laugh when you said you like to take the easy way out - that’s me with anything baking! It makes me feel better to know this recipe is nice and simple for the people out there who want to make something yummy that looks this good, but doesn’t have to be a top baker to do it! I’m def going to try this out. So many potluck parties coming up! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Stacy Roman

        November 15, 2019 at 5:19 pm

        Oh, thank you, yes it is nice to know we aren't alone.

        Reply
    12. Valerie

      November 16, 2019 at 7:32 am

      These are beautiful and festive. I love red.

      Reply
      • Stacy Roman

        November 16, 2019 at 2:31 pm

        Thank you so much

        Reply
    13. Aliya

      November 17, 2019 at 9:52 pm

      These look delicious. Very festive of the holiday season. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Stacy Roman

        November 17, 2019 at 10:51 pm

        Thank you for stopping by. They were fun to make

        Reply
    14. Stacy Roman

      December 02, 2019 at 11:17 pm

      Thank You so much

      Reply
    15. Stacy Roman

      December 02, 2019 at 11:17 pm

      Thank you so much for including me in your list

      Reply
    16. Stacy Roman

      December 14, 2020 at 9:53 am

      Thank you so much for including me

      Reply

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