24/11/2024
Candy Cane Cupcakes Recipe 🎄🧁🍬
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🌾
1 ½ tsp baking powder 🎯
¼ tsp salt 🧂
½ cup unsalted butter (softened) 🧈
1 cup granulated sugar 🍚
2 large eggs 🥚
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
½ tsp peppermint extract 🍬
½ cup whole milk 🥛
¼ cup crushed candy canes 🍬
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter (softened) 🧈
4 cups powdered sugar 🍚
2-3 tbsp heavy cream or milk 🥛
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
½ tsp peppermint extract 🍬
Pinch of salt 🧂
Crushed candy canes for decoration 🍬
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. 🔥🧁
Prepare the cupcake batter:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. 🌾🎯🧂
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. 🧈🍚
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts. 🍦🍬
Combine wet and dry ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. 🥄🥛
Add crushed candy canes:
Gently fold in the crushed candy canes, being careful not to crush them too much. 🍬🍬
Fill the cupcake liners:
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. 🍰
Bake the cupcakes:
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. ⏲️
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack. 🧊
Make the frosting:
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. 🧈
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the peppermint extract, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Continue beating until smooth and fluffy. 🍚🍦🥛
Frost the cupcakes:
Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the peppermint buttercream using a piping bag or a knife. 🍰
Decorate:
Sprinkle the top of each cupcake with crushed candy canes for a festive touch! 🎄🍬
Enjoy your festive Candy Cane Cupcakes—perfect for the holiday season! 🧁🍬🎄