preview for Our Candy Cane Cupcakes Are In Mint Condition

Red and white swirls immediately make me think of peppermint candy, and there is no more iconic peppermint candy than a candy cane. Watching them being made is mesmerizing, but the best part is eating them. Peppermint is a slightly misunderstood flavor, with critics likening it to toothpaste or wondering why it’s not the same as fresh mint, but a good peppermint dessert is sweet and cooling, exactly like these cupcakes.

These cupcakes celebrate the red and white of candy canes with a tinted batter that starts with a box of white cake mix and a swirled frosting spiked with peppermint extract. For the fluffiest frosting, be sure to beat it well after all the sugar and cream have been added to incorporate air and dissolve the sugar. Adding a swipe of gel food coloring to the piping bag transforms the white frosting into that signature candy cane look. You don’t need to use a ton of coloring inside the bag, but the thicker the layer, the deeper the color will be.

Did you try making this? Let us know how it went in the comments!


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