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Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

These decadent Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes are filled with chocolate chips and topped with candy cane frosting. A fun and easy holiday dessert!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas cupcakes, easy chocolate cupcakes, holiday desserts
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 426kcal
Author Jenny

Ingredients

  • 1 box devils food cake mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (the 4 servings size box8)
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 12 oz chocolate chips
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 stick butter softened
  • 16 oz powdered sugar
  • 1 box candy canes put into food processor, pulsed until in tiny pieces

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place cake mix, water, oil, eggs, pudding mix, sour cream and chocolate chips into a stand or electric mixer. Mix on medium speed for a minute and a half or until well combined.
  • Fill 24 cupcake tins ¾ full with batter and bake 15-18 minutes until toothpick comes clean when poked in the center. Let cool.
  • Place cream cheese, butter and sugar into a large bowl. Whisk slowly until well combined and frosting consistency. Frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with crushed candy cane.

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 629IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg