Description
Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes are a festive delight that combines rich chocolate cake with a refreshing minty frosting. Perfect for any holiday gathering, these moist cupcakes are topped with crushed candy canes, creating an irresistible treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether enjoyed by the fireplace or shared at a party, these cupcakes bring joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg