Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes From Cake Mix: The Best Way To Bake a Festive Dessert Without the Fuss

Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes From Cake Mix: The Best Way To Bake a Festive Dessert Without the Fuss
Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes From Cake Mix: The Best Way To Bake a Festive Dessert Without the Fuss

Okay, so I’ve been craving something sweet and festive lately, and I thought, why not try to make some chocolate peppermint cupcakes? I’m not a pro baker or anything, but I do enjoy messing around in the kitchen. Plus, I figured using a cake mix would make things a bit easier. I mean, chocolate mint does have a chocolate smell, right?

I grabbed a box of chocolate cake mix from the store. Also I got some peppermint extract, eggs, oil, and water – you know, the usual stuff you need for a cake mix. Oh, and some candy canes for that extra peppermint punch and some nice decorations.

First, I preheated my oven to 350°F (175°C), as the box instructed. While that was heating up, I dumped the cake mix into a big bowl. Then I cracked in the eggs, poured in the oil and water, and added a splash of peppermint extract. I just eyeballed it, maybe a teaspoon or so.

Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes From Cake Mix: The Best Way To Bake a Festive Dessert Without the Fuss

Then I grabbed my electric mixer and mixed everything. I kept going until it was all smooth and there were no more lumps. After that, I crushed up some candy canes into smaller pieces. Some folks might use a fancy food processor, but I just put them in a bag and smashed them with a rolling pin. It was kind of fun, to be honest.

I gently folded the crushed candy canes into the batter. I didn’t want to overmix it. Then, I lined a muffin tin with some cute cupcake liners and scooped the batter into each one, filling them about two-thirds full.

I popped the tray into the oven and baked the cupcakes for around 18-20 minutes. The box had a time range, so I just kept an eye on them. To check if they were done, I stuck a toothpick into the center of one, and it came out clean, so I knew they were ready.

I took the cupcakes out of the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. While they were cooling, I whipped up some frosting. I just used a simple buttercream recipe and added a bit more peppermint extract and some red food coloring to make it look festive. Once they cool down, I put some frosting on them and added more crushed candy canes on top.

Honestly, these cupcakes turned out pretty good! They’re super moist and chocolatey, and the peppermint flavor is just right – not too overpowering. They were totally the perfect way to bring festive cheer to my dessert table. Even if you’re not a baking expert, give these a try. They’re easy to make and taste delicious. Using a cake mix is no shame, and it’s a great way to get creative in the kitchen without too much fuss.

    Ingredients

  • Chocolate cake mix
  • Eggs
  • Oil
  • Water
  • Peppermint extract
  • Candy canes
  • Buttercream frosting
  • Red food coloring

Happy baking!

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