Description
Festive cupcakes with a fluffy peppermint cake and creamy peppermint frosting, topped with crushed candy canes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until combined.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat together powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, milk, and peppermint extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with the peppermint frosting.
- Top each cupcake with crushed candy canes and serve to enjoy the festive treat!
Notes
For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and do not overmix the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
Keywords: Cupcakes, Peppermint, Holiday Baking, Desserts, Christmas Treats