Christmas Cupcakes with Chocolate Peppermint Frosting

What better way to get into the holiday spirit than with these delicious Christmas Cupcakes? They're made with an easy homemade chocolate cake batter and a delicious chocolate peppermint frosting.

The frosting is made from scratch and it's so good, you might just want to eat it by the spoonful!

These treats are perfect for your holiday family celebration or cookie gift exchange party. Don't forget to top each cupcake with a peppermint candy!

Check out all the other Christmas Snacks for even more delicious recipes.

Christmas is just around the corner, so it's time to start thinking about festive snacks for Christmas parties. Why not make homemade Easy Christmas Cupcakes with peppermint chocolate frosting?

They're super easy to make and the combination of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint will bring Christmas cheer to any get-together. Plus, everybody loves a homemade treat!

They're simple to make and everyone will love them. Plus, you can leave a plate of these out for Santa on Christmas Eve. I think his reindeer love chocolate!

Looking for more easy desserts for Christmas snacking? Try my Candied Pecans, Christmas Snack Mix in a Jar and my Reindeer Christmas Treats.

Table of Contents

• 🥣Can you make cupcakes with cake mix?
• 🥣Can you use brownie mix to make cupcakes?
• 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
• 📋Main Ingredients Needed
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Baking Instructions
• Prepare the Homemade Frosting
• Frost the Cupcakes
• Before You Begin!
• Substitutions and Variations
• Storage Tips
• Top Tip
• 🌟Try these recipes next...
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments

🥣Can you make cupcakes with cake mix?

This recipe for Christmas Cupcakes is a homemade chocolate recipe, however, you can use your favorite boxed cake mix.

Making cupcakes with cake mix is an easy and affordable way to take your Christmas event up a notch. While it might seem like a daunting task to whip up several dozen cupcakes from scratch, you can make the same delicious treats with hardly any effort by picking up some boxed cake mix instead.

And if you don't want to prepare the homemade frosting, go ahead and use your favorite canned frosting. You can even personalize your Christmas cupcakes according to everyone's tastes and preferences - add some festive sprinkles or mix up different flavors of cake mix so you have something for everyone!

Try my Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Cupcakes for a fun surprise.

🥣Can you use brownie mix to make cupcakes?

Christmas time is a great time to get creative in the kitchen, and baking Christmas snacks make it even more special. Have you ever considered using brownie mix to make cupcakes instead of traditional cake mixes?

Not only is it a much quicker method as all you have to do is follow the instructions on the back of the box, but these cupcakes can also incredibly delicious when topped with some Christmas sprinkles or festive icing! You'll get a batch of gorgeous cupcakes that your Christmas guests won't be able to resist.

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📋Main Ingredients Needed

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• Milk
• Cocoa Powder
• Espresso Powder
• Flour
• Baking Powder
• Salt
• Sugar
• Oil
• Eggs
• Peppermint Extract
• Heavy Whipping Cream
• Powdered Sugar
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Step 1: Heat the milk in a saucepan until it begins to simmer. Then whisk in the cocoa powder and espresso powder. Set aside and allow to cool.
• Step 2: Combine the dry ingredients in another bowl.
• Step 3: Cream the butter and oil together and then add the eggs along with the peppermint extract.
• Step 4: Beat until smooth.

Baking Instructions

• Step 5: Now pour int he cocoa mixture and beat until smooth.
• Step 6: Add the Christmas cupcake batter into the muffin pan.
• Step 7: Bake for 15 to 17 minutes. Allow the cupcakes to cool while you prepare the homemade frosting.

📌Baking Tip: Cupcakes are completely baked when the internal temperature reaches 205° to 210°F. Or when you can insert a toothpick into the center and it comes out clean.

Prepare the Homemade Frosting

• Step 8: Beat the whipping cream in a bowl until peaks begin to form.
• Step 9: Whisk together the powdered sugar with the cocoa powder. Add this mixture to the whipped cream along with the peppermint extract.
• Step 10: Continue beating until the frosting thickens.

Frost the Cupcakes

• Step 11: Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Decorate with a peppermint candy before serving.

Substitutions and Variations

• If you're not a fan of peppermint, you can easily flavor the frosting with vanilla extract or even almond extract.
• Decorate the cupcakes with fun Christmas sprinkles!
• Check out my other recipe for Reindeer Cupcakes or my Reindeer Cupcake Cake.

Storage Tips

• Store the baked cupcakes in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• I find it best to freeze baked cupcakes without the frosting and then decorate once the frozen cupcakes have been defrosted.

Top Tip

• Before filling the cupcakes with batter, spray the paper liners with non-stick cooking spray so the cupcakes do not stick when removing after they're baked.

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