How to Make Pink Peppermint Cupcake - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of all things pink and peppermint, then you're in for a treat with this delicious cupcake recipe. These Pink Peppermint Cupcakes are not only visually stunning, but they also pack a punch of refreshing peppermint flavor that will leave your taste buds tingling. Whether you're planning a special birthday party, a girl's night in, or simply want to indulge in a little something sweet, these cupcakes are the perfect choice.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 1 ⅓ cups water
  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 dash red food coloring, or as desired (Optional)
  • 1 (16 ounce) package vanilla frosting
  • ½ cup crushed peppermint candies

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line muffin cups with paper or aluminum foil liners.
  • Beat cake mix, water, egg whites, butter, peppermint extract, and food coloring together in a bowl using an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and continue to beat until smooth, scraping down sides as needed, about 2 minutes. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling about 3/4-full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Rotate tins halfway through the baking process to promote even baking. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Frost cupcakes with vanilla frosting and top with crushed candies.
  • Nutrition

    202 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 193mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 39mg