Description
Delightful chocolate cupcakes decorated with festive green frosting and crushed peppermint for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix (or homemade chocolate cake)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- Green Food Coloring
- Crushed Peppermint or Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with festive liners.
- Mix the batter: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until you have a smooth, thick batter.
- Fill the liners: Use a scoop or ladle to pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Place your cupcake tin in the preheated oven, allowing them to bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Once done, remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Make the frosting: In a separate bowl, beat softened butter until creamy, then slowly add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a splash of milk. Add green food coloring a few drops at a time until you reach your desired hue.
- Frost the cupcakes: After your cupcakes have cooled completely, generously apply the green frosting using a spatula or piping bag, curling it into a wreath shape.
- Decorate: Top with crushed peppermint or sprinkles to mimic festive berries and foliage.
- Serve and enjoy: Arrange your cupcakes on a platter and serve them up! They are delightful treats to accompany your holiday festivities.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cupcakes, Christmas, holiday, dessert, baking