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Candy Cane Peppermint Cupcakes

Festively delicious cupcakes bursting with peppermint flavor topped with crushed candy canes, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract Adjust to taste.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract Adjust to taste.
  • to taste crushed candy canes For topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until combined.
  5. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
Baking
  1. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
  2. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In a separate bowl, beat together powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, milk, and peppermint extract until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the peppermint frosting.
  3. Top each cupcake with crushed candy canes.

Notes

For a stronger peppermint flavor, adjust the peppermint extract to taste. You can also serve with a small candy cane on each cupcake as a garnish.