Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake Recipe

If you follow me on Instagram you may already know about these delicious cupcakes I made, but I wanted to share the recipe in case any of you wanted to try it out!  These chocolate peppermint cupcakes make the perfect holiday treat!

For the Cake:

1 box chocolate cake mix (I used Betty Crocker "chocolate fudge")

3 eggs

1 1/4 cups water

1/2 cup vegetable oil

cupcake liners

For the Buttercream Frosting:

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup shortening

1 tsp peppermint extract

2 tbsp milk

4 cups powdered sugar

Mix cake ingredients according to directions on box.  Spoon batter into cupcake liners, making them each 2/3 full.  Bake for  18-22 minutes.  Let cool.

Cream together the butter and shortening, then blend in the peppermint extract.  Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time.  Beat in the milk, until you get a light and fluffy consistency. 

Pipe frosting onto the cupcakes, sprinkle with crushed candy canes and enjoy!