We're back on the cake mix bandwagon, my friends!---but this time: chocolate cake mix. These cupcakes require 1 cup of cake mix from a box of chocolate devil's food cake mix. If you're curious about the exact type of cake mix, here is a link.
Do not buy cake mix that comes with a pudding or chocolate sauce packet. Chocolate cake mix that says 'the pudding is already in the mix' is totally fine. I feel like I shouldn't have to say this, but just in case you were thinking it: no, brownie mix will not work. But thanks for the idea, I will definitely work on some scaled down desserts using a brownie mix in the future!
This recipe makes just 6 chocolate cupcakes. They bake up perfectly, and the ganache dip with crushed candy canes couldn't be easier. I had leftover crushed candy canes from my Peppermint Mocha Affogato, and instantly knew that their destiny was a wet pool of ganache.
I can think of lots of occasions where you want to give someone a sweet treat, but 2 dozen cupcakes is overkill. Everyone loves a small batch of cupcakes. You can dress up the top of the cupcakes however you like: instead of crushed candy canes, would you fancy sprinkles? Mini chocolate chips? Chopped nuts? Endless possibilities from 1 cup of cake mix. Life is sweet, isn't it?
Yield: 6 cupcakes This recipe starts with a small portion of boxed cake mix! Save the rest for another recipe, and search for other recipes to use it in my cake mix recipes. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cupcakes {cake mix}
Ingredients
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 588Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 675mgCarbohydrates: 97gFiber: 2gSugar: 59gProtein: 7g
tanya says
6 cupcakes is perfect for me to eat in a day! I love the peppermint, chocolate combination, these really would make an excellent gift!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
What a lovely recipe and a lovely idea! You're right -- It's kind of overkill to bake those 2 dozen cupcakes, but 6 are the perfect amount for sharing. Thanks!
Laura (@BlogOverThyme) says
That is the perfect amount of cupcakes! More than that and things get dangerous--haha, or I need to get them out of the house as soon as possible. These are beautiful Christina!
hipfoodiemom says
I love these!! so festive!! and love that you used a chocolate devil’s food dry cake mix! perfect for the holidays when I need something quick!
Julia says
Oh they're so gorgeous! I love your cake mix recipes and can't get enough of this chocolate/mint combo you've got going on!
cookingactress says
SO prett-yyyy!!
dishing up the dirt says
Love the chocolate mint combo. These are absolutely beautiful. 6 cupcakes is the perfect amount!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
you know a way to this girls heart :)
sprinklesandsauce says
Beautiful cupcakes!
Tieghan says
So pretty and festive! Cake mix recipes rule! :)