I’ve gathered a list of marvelous peppermint-themed cupcakes, complete with Pinterest embeds for easy inspiration. From red and white swirled peppermint cupcakes topped with smooth, minty buttercream and crunchy candy cane bits, to expert tips from “Emily Fabulous” on keeping your ingredients at room temperature, these recipes are both fun and festive. Whether you’re trying striped buttercream on chocolate cupcakes or adorable fondant candy cane designs, these cupcakes are sure to bring holiday magic to your baking. And if you’re like me—always on the lookout for party ideas—there’s even a faux cupcake you can use as décor or gifts!
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These red and white swirled peppermint cupcakes are completed by adding a smooth, minty buttercream frosting. They are then topped with crushed candy canes, adding a cool crunch to each bite.
“Emily Fabulous” states that making sure all of your ingredients are room temperature, is a crucial tip for beginning this recipe, which is estimated at a 25 minute prep time. For someone like me though, I’m sure I’d spend way more than 25 minutes as I often state in this blog, that I’m amazed and the intricate amount of detail with these phenomenal creations.
She states that these cupcakes are very moist thanks to the butter and milk, with bits of candy canes mixed in for extra flavor and fun. Once you’ve made the candy cane buttercream frosting, to make the multi-colored swirl, you divide the frosting evenly into two bowls. Add red food coloring to one bowl and mix until you have a vibrant red frosting.
Striped buttercream frosting tops these holiday chocolate cupcakes:
I need to visit this site because I have been looking for candy cane party ideas to use as another blog post!
Incredible and definitely fit for a fairytale:
This image does not lead to a recipe; however, the photo alone gives a great idea of how candy canes can be used to top off a variety of cupcake types:
Fondant candy canes make up these adorable cupcakes!
This phenomenally festive faux cupcake is great to use as décor, for a party, or a gift: