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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (64g) Recipe makes 24 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 12 candy canes
Calories 220
Calories from Fat 104		(47%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 11.6g	17%
	Saturated Fat 2.0g	10%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.8g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 26mg		8%
Sodium 221mg		9%
Potassium 86mg		2%
Total Carbohydrate 28.6g		9%
	Dietary Fiber 0.5g	2%
	Sugars 20.2g
Protein 2.1g		4%
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Peppermint Cupcakes

Recipe #328658 | 30 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: PinkFreakMandy
Oct 3, 2008

I adapted this recipe from one I found in a magazine at Christmas time. They are delicious and a very festive dessert for holiday parties! You can use any boxed chocolate cake mix, I just listed my favorite. Just be sure to follow the directions on the box of whatever brand you use. Allow extra time for cooling the cupcakes.

SERVES 24 , 24 cupcakes (change servings and units)

Ingredients

12 candy canes
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box of duncan hines moist deluxe devil's food cake mix
1 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
16 ounces vanilla frosting

Directions

1
Place the candy canes in a food processor or blender and grind to a fine powder.
2
Line two muffin pans (12 cups each) with cupcake liners and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3
Blend dry cake mix, water, oil, eggs, and peppermint extract in a mixing bowl at low speed for 30 seconds, beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Fold in 1/4 cup of the candy cane powder, reserving the rest.
4
Divide batter among muffin pans and bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean after stuck into the center.
5
Once cupcakes are removed from oven cool them completely.
6
While cupcakes are cooling, stir remaining candy cane powder into the vanilla frosting.
7
Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy, or store in an airtight container.

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Featured Reviews for This Recipe

From: SarahBeth131

On Sep 16, 2009

These are soooo good! I love mint and chocolate — one of my favorite food/flavor combos EVER! I made these as directed, except I used peppermints since it is not yet candy cane season! I will definitely be making these again around Christmas time! [MADE FOR PAC FALL 2009!]