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
Jess says
Love those candy cane bits on the top!
Caroline | Taste Love & Nourish says
I love the idea of making 6 cupcakes! My daughter and I have a girl's night every so often and look for recipes where we can make just a few cupcakes or cookies. Love this! Wonderful photos too!
Trish says
Very pretty! Where did you purchase the cupcake liners?
Christina says
Hi Trish! My Mom bought me the cupcake liners at Sur La Table. It was quite a few months ago. I have seen similar ones at Joanne's and Hobby Lobby recently :) Good luck!
Nutmeg Nanny says
These look so appealing! The candy cane crumble on top is too perfect :)
Christine (The Raw Project) says
These look great, very pretty and much better portion size.
Shikha @ Shikha la mode says
Give me all the peppermint! Seriously. Look great!
Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says
These look awesome, Christina! I'm totally obsessed with the chocolate-peppermint combo this time of year and these cute cupcakes are RIGHT up my alley!
huntfortheverybest says
i love peppermint crunchies! they look yummy!
mdoe37 says
Yum! I'd like to take a moment to let you know how much I enjoy your blog and really appreciate all the time and effort you put in to working up these recipes!! I found that I simply quit baking over the years because the batches were too big for two people to handle....and one being a diabetic. I'm looking forward to getting back into a very favorite hobby again.
Thankyousoverymuch!!
sonal says
hmmm yummy, i just love the chocolate cupcakes, thanks dessert for two, i love this