Candy cane cupcakes: Easy festive treats for the holidays
Candy cane cupcakes are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. With their festive flavors and creative presentation, these cupcakes will be a hit at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner with batter, about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle crushed candy canes over the frosting.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, you can add red food coloring to the frosting.
- These cupcakes taste best when served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: candy cane, cupcakes, holiday treats, festive baking