Best 5 Chocolate Candy Cane Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in the festive spirit with delectable chocolate candy cane cupcakes, a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of chocolate and peppermint. These cupcakes are a perfect addition to your holiday celebrations, potlucks, or as a sweet gift for loved ones. With their moist chocolate base, creamy peppermint frosting, and the signature candy cane decoration, these cupcakes promise an explosion of flavors in every bite. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create these irresistible chocolate candy cane cupcakes that will spread cheer and bring joy to any occasion.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-CANDY CANE CUPCAKES



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Crush up some candy canes to make festive Chocolate-Candy Cane Cupcakes! These adorable candy cane cupcakes are perfect gifts or holiday party desserts.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h23m

Yield 30 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
4 eggs
1/3 cup crushed candy canes (about 6 small), divided
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Chop 4 oz. chocolate; set aside. Beat next 6 ingredients with mixer until blended. Stir in chopped chocolate and 2 Tbsp. candy.
  • Spoon into 30 paper-lined muffin cups.
  • Bake 20 to 23 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in pans 10 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
  • Melt remaining chocolate; cool slightly. Frost cupcakes with COOL WHIP; drizzle with chocolate. Sprinkle with remaining candy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, Protein 2 g

CHOCOLATE CANDY CORN CUPCAKES



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My oldest son asks me to make these cupcakes every year for his class Halloween party. I always get compliments about how tasty and cute these treats are. -Nicole Clayton, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package fudge marble cake mix (regular size)
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup canola oil
Orange paste food coloring
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Chocolate candy corn

Steps:

  • Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners., Reserve cocoa packet from cake mix. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, sour cream, eggs, milk and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Transfer half of the batter to a small bowl; tint orange with food coloring. To other half of batter, stir in contents of cocoa packet., Divide chocolate batter among prepared cups. Carefully top with orange batter; do not swirl. Bake and cool as package directs., To serve, top cupcakes with whipped topping and candy corn. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE-CANDY CANE CUPCAKES



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These moist, chocolate-y cupcakes contain chunks of chocolate and bits of minty candy cane; the frosting of Cool Whip drizzled with chocolate and topped with candy cane pieces is beautiful.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h40m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 (1 ounce) squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
1 (18.25 ounce) package (2 layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 (3.9 ounce) package JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
4 large eggs eggs
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S Sour Cream
½ cup oil
½ cup water
6 each small candy canes, crushed, divided
1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Chop 4 chocolate squares; set aside. Beat cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil and water with mixer on low speed until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 min. Stir in chopped chocolate and 2 Tbsp. candy. Spoon into 30 paper-lined 2-1/2-inch muffin cups.
  • Bake 20 to 23 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Frost cupcakes with COOL WHIP. Melt remaining chocolate; drizzle over cupcakes. Top with remaining candy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 209 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

CHOCOLATE-CANDY CANE CUPCAKES WITH WHIPPED TOPPING



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Your family will love the chocolate flavor with a hint of peppermint. Great for Christmas, or any cold day.

Provided by keebler78

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup water
4 large eggs
4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
6 small peppermint candy canes, crushed, divided
1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 30 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Beat cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, oil, water, and eggs for cupcakes with a mixer on low speed until moistened. Beat on medium speed for 2 more minutes.
  • Stir in chopped chocolate and 2 tablespoons of the crushed candy canes. Reserve remaining crushed candy for the topping. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 20 to 23 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate square for topping in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave, 10 to 20 seconds.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes with whipped topping. Drizzle with melted chocolate and top with remaining crushed candy canes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 189 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

SWIRLED CANDY CANE CUPCAKES



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Enjoy your Christmas party with these delicious cupcakes made Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix and topped with candies - perfect for dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box (1 lb 2.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon red paste food color
2 containers (12 oz each) fluffy white whipped frosting
1 cup crushed hard peppermint candies (about 30)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, egg whites and peppermint extract with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter in half. To 1 portion, add food color; stir until uniform in color. In each muffin cup, place 2 tablespoons red batter; top with 2 tablespoons white batter. Swirl white batter through red batter with knife for marbled design.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Frost cupcakes with frosting. Top each with crushed peppermint candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fat 2, Fiber 1/2 g, Protein 1 1/2 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 346 mg

Tips:

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips or cocoa powder.
  • To make the cupcakes extra festive, top them with crushed candy canes or sprinkles.
  • If you don't have a cupcake pan, you can bake the batter in a 9x13 inch pan for about 25 minutes.
  • These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, these chocolate candy cane cupcakes are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any holiday party. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. If you are looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays, these cupcakes are the perfect choice.

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