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.

AshOk Sah
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Thabang Maine
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These cupcakes were a complete disaster. I followed the recipe exactly and they still turned out terrible.


Ryan Capshew
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cupcakes turned out really dense.


Rajitha Amarasingha
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


AddyLifeOfficial
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I had some trouble getting the cupcakes to rise properly, but they still tasted good.


Erin Gorman
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These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


donnavin
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I love the combination of peppermint and chocolate. These cupcakes are the perfect holiday treat.


DR IRABOR temple
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These cupcakes are so beautiful and delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Subhan Malik
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I've never made red velvet cupcakes before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out great!


CARTER Koonce
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them!


Koko Janii
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These cupcakes were perfect for my holiday party. They were festive and delicious.


Abimbola Temitope
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I'm not usually a fan of red velvet cupcakes, but these were delicious! The peppermint flavor was a great addition.


JaN AnS4R
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These cupcakes were a hit! They were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully. The peppermint flavor was subtle but perfect.