Peppermint Cupcakes

Elevate your holiday baking game with these irresistible peppermint cupcakes, a festive treat that's perfect for the season! Featuring a moist and fluffy vanilla base delicately infused with peppermint extract, these cupcakes are topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that provides the perfect balance of creaminess and zing. For an extra dose of holiday cheer, crushed candy canes are sprinkled over the frosting, adding a vibrant visual touch and delightful crunch. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe yields 12 beautifully festive cupcakes—ideal for holiday parties, gifting, or simply indulging at home. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice, these peppermint cupcakes bring the magic of the holidays right to your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint extract
• 1.75 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 8 ounces Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Crushed candy canes

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.

Step 5

Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 6

Divide the batter equally among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.

Step 10

Add a small amount of peppermint extract to the frosting (optional) for additional flavor, and mix well.

Step 11

Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or offset spatula.

Step 12

Sprinkle the crushed candy canes evenly over the frosted cupcakes for a festive touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1260.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4266.3

Total Fat 140.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 736.0mg	0%
Sodium 2305.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 719.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 566.2g
Protein 49.6g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 468.0mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 846.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.1%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 66.4%