How to Make Chocolate-Candy Cane Cupcakes with Whipped Topping - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the combination of rich, indulgent chocolate and the festive flavor of candy canes during the holiday season. These Chocolate-Candy Cane Cupcakes with Whipped Topping are the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth and spread some holiday cheer. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or simply looking for a delicious dessert to enjoy with your family, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit.

These cupcakes start with a moist and decadent chocolate cake base th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
  • 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 6 small peppermint candy canes, crushed, divided
  • 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 30 cupcakes

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 30 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Beat cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, oil, water, and eggs for cupcakes with a mixer on low speed until moistened. Beat on medium speed for 2 more minutes.
  • Stir in chopped chocolate and 2 tablespoons of the crushed candy canes. Reserve remaining crushed candy for the topping. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 20 to 23 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate square for topping in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave, 10 to 20 seconds.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes with whipped topping. Drizzle with melted chocolate and top with remaining crushed candy canes.
  • Nutrition

    182 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 189mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 76mg