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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting

Indulgent Red Velvet Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting Delight

Delightful Red Velvet Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting are a festive treat perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 bottle red food coloring
For the Frosting
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 ounces white chocolate melted
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
For Decoration
  • 12 pieces bloody eyeball decorations
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • mixer
  • Cupcake Tins
  • Paper Liners

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cupcake tins with paper liners.
  2. Combine the yellow cake mix, flour, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mix in vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and sour cream until combined.
  4. Beat the batter on low speed for 30 seconds, then medium speed for 1 minute.
  5. Add red food coloring until desired color is achieved.
  6. Fill cupcake tins two-thirds full with batter.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Beat the softened unsalted butter for the frosting until creamy.
  10. Mix in melted white chocolate until fully combined.
  11. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
  12. Incorporate peppermint extract until well blended.
  13. Frost the cooled cupcakes with peppermint frosting.
  14. Add bloody eyeball decorations and sprinkle sugar on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes tender.

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