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Instructions
1
Crush the candy canes.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
3
Line a cupcake pan with liners. (we used red and white and plain red ones)
4
In a large bowl, or bowl of a stand mixer, add the cake mix, water, oil, and egg whites. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
5
Add half the batter to a separate bowl and add 4 drops of red food coloring. Stir well.
6
Add a small amount of white batter to the cupcake liners, then red, then white, then red.
7
Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Allow cupcakes to cool completely, about 1 hour.
9
Add about ⅓ of the frosting to a bowl and add a few drops of red food coloring. Stir well.
10
To a piping bag, layer half the white frosting, red frosting, then the rest of the white frosting.
11
Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes. Top with crushed candy canes.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Crush Candy Canes Strategically 🍬Pulse candy canes in a food processor until coarsely crushed (not powdered) to maintain texture and prevent them from dissolving completely into the batter, ensuring festive peppermint pieces throughout.
- Reserve Frosting Before Coloring 🎨Set aside a portion of vanilla frosting before adding red food coloring, then swirl the white and red together for a beautiful candy cane striped effect on top of each cupcake.
- Don't Overmix the Batter ✨Mix the cake batter on low speed for just 30 seconds after combining wet and dry ingredients to avoid overdeveloping gluten, which results in dense, tough cupcakes instead of light and fluffy ones.
- Chill Frosting Before Piping ❄️Refrigerate your colored vanilla frosting for 15-20 minutes before piping to achieve sharper, more defined swirls and better structural integrity when decorating with candy cane toppers.
- Toast Candy Cane Garnishes 🔥Place whole candy cane decorations in a 200°F oven for 2-3 minutes before placing on frosted cupcakes to slightly soften their base, helping them adhere securely without sliding off.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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