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Christmas Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

Christmas Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

Indulge in these Christmas Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes, a festive treat with chocolate and peppermint flavors perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1 cup Crushed candy canes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with festive liners.
  2. Whisk together in a large bowl the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Beat the eggs with the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in another bowl until frothy.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cupcakes completely before frosting and swirl on your favorite peppermint frosting, then sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra festive look, drizzle melted chocolate atop your frosted cupcakes before adding the candy canes.

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