Peppermint-flavored cupcakes are topped with vanilla frosting and peppermint candies in these fun holiday cupcakes.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
202 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line muffin cups with paper or aluminum foil liners.
Step 2
Beat cake mix, water, egg whites, butter, peppermint extract, and food coloring together in a bowl using an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and continue to beat until smooth, scraping down sides as needed, about 2 minutes. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling about 3/4-full.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Rotate tins halfway through the baking process to promote even baking. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 4
Frost cupcakes with vanilla frosting and top with crushed candies.
Ingredients
3 egg whites
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 ⅓ cups water
1 (16 ounce) package vanilla frosting
½ cup crushed peppermint candies
1 dash red food coloring, or as desired (Optional)
