PEPPERMINT RED VELVET CUPCAKES

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I dress up a boxed cake mix by stirring in sour cream, red food coloring and chocolate chips. A white chocolate and cream cheese frosting-sprinkled with crushed mints-is the crowning touch.-Donna Bardocz, Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 cup sour cream
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
12 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
7 cups confectioners' sugar
White chocolate curls and crushed peppermint candies, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, eggs, water, oil and food coloring; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in melted white chocolate and extract. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth., Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with chocolate curls and peppermint candies if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Wendy Glass
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they turned out so beautiful! I love the delicate flavor of the peppermint frosting. I will definitely be making these again for my next holiday party.


Noemi Zamora
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge hit! The kids loved the festive red and white colors, and the adults loved the delicious flavor. I will definitely be making these again for her next birthday party.


Melissa GCSF
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These cupcakes were amazing! The red velvet cake was moist and flavorful, and the peppermint frosting was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves red velvet cake.


Hina Jamshad
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These cupcakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! They were so delicious and festive. The peppermint frosting is the perfect complement to the red velvet cake. I will definitely be making these again for my next holiday par


Inayat Baloch
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I made these cupcakes for my wife's birthday and she loved them! They were so moist and flavorful, and the peppermint frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.


hassan zaib
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They said the red velvet cake was the best they've ever had. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.


Ram chandra Upreti
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they turned out so beautiful! I love the delicate flavor of the peppermint frosting. I will definitely be making these again for my next holiday party.


Daniel Fulton
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge hit! The kids loved the festive red and white colors, and the adults loved the delicious flavor. I will definitely be making these again for her next birthday party.


afra Almansoori
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These cupcakes were amazing! The red velvet cake was moist and flavorful, and the peppermint frosting was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves red velvet cake.


Ngibambiseni Cyril
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These cupcakes were a bit dry for my taste. I think I might have overbaked them. The peppermint frosting was delicious though. I would definitely recommend trying this recipe, but be careful not to overbake the cupcakes.


Md Nibir
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I'm not a baker, but I thought these cupcakes were easy to make. The instructions were clear and concise. The cupcakes turned out perfectly and they were so delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Rachel Zulu
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I love the festive red and white colors. The peppermint frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again for Christmas.


SS SHORIF KHAN
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I made these cupcakes for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of red velvet and peppermint. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Amine Atnani
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They said the red velvet cake was the best they've ever had. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.


Ramim Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of peppermint, but I thought these cupcakes were delicious. The red velvet cake is moist and chocolaty, and the frosting is sweet and creamy. I would definitely recommend these cupcakes to anyone who loves red velvet cake.


Md Hubaif
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These cupcakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! They were so moist and flavorful, and the peppermint frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.


Lillian Naeles
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I made these cupcakes for my wife's birthday and she loved them! They were so delicious and festive. The peppermint frosting is the perfect complement to the red velvet cake.


Storm Braker
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The red velvet batter is rich and chocolaty, and the peppermint frosting is light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again for my next holiday party.


Kamal Shrestha
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I'm not usually a fan of red velvet cake, but these cupcakes changed my mind. The peppermint frosting is what really makes them special. I highly recommend trying them.


liaquat soomro
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These cupcakes were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the peppermint frosting was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again.