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Candy Cane Cupcakes
Candy Cane Cupcakes are the kind of holiday treat that feels like a celebration in every bite. They are festive, nostalgic, and surprisingly easy to make. Whether you’re baking for a classroom party, a cookie exchange, or just a cozy night in, this recipe delivers big holiday flavor with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Crush the candy canes.
- Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Step 3
Line a cupcake pan with liners. (we used red and white and plain red ones)
- Step 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.
- Step 5
Add half the batter to a separate bowl and add 4 drops of red food coloring. Stir well.
- Step 6
Add a small amount of white batter to the cupcake liners, then red, then white, then red.
- Step 7
Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 8
Allow cupcakes to cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Step 9
Add about ⅓ of the frosting to a bowl and add a few drops of red food coloring. Stir well.
- Step 10
To a piping bag, layer half the white frosting, red frosting, then the rest of the white frosting.
- Step 11
Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes. Top with crushed candy canes.
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