So I have been gone forever! I know! Between school, weddings, finals, Disney with the family and work I haven't had time to bake. But recently I made Gingerbread and Chocolate Peppermint cupcakes for work! As someone who doesn't like chocolate peppermint myself, I actually liked the peppermint. now you're able to add more peppermint if you like that.
Here we go!!
Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
Ingredients
1 box devils food cake mix1/3 cup flour1 small (3.9 ounce) box instant chocolate pudding1 1/2 cup water1 tsp vanilla4 eggs1/3 cup oil1/3 cup sour creamDirections
1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. ADD EVERYTHING TOGETHER! Really. It doesn't matter what order. Just add it together and stir! It's that easy!
3. LICK THAT WHISK4. Place batter into pans that are previously filled with paper cups.
5. Cook for 16-18 minutes.
Peppermint Frosting
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cups butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (Or more depends on your sweet tooth. Add by the 1/2 cup.)
6 tbsp whipping cream (or milk)
2 tsp peppermint extract
2-3 drops red food coloring
dash salt or if you're really OCD about it 1/4 tsp
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (Or more depends on your sweet tooth. Add by the 1/2 cup.)
6 tbsp whipping cream (or milk)
2 tsp peppermint extract
2-3 drops red food coloring
dash salt or if you're really OCD about it 1/4 tsp
Add EVERYTHING together. Mix until creamy. Lick the whisk.
Gingerbread Cupcakes
Ingredients
2 3/4 cups flour
2 1/2 tbsp ground ginger
2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar (Dark or
light! Doesn't matter!)
3 eggs
1 1/4 cup molasses
1 cup hot water
Directions
1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. ADD EVERYTHING TOGETHER! Really. It doesn't matter what order. Just add it together and stir! It's that easy!
3. LICK THAT WHISK4. Place batter into pans that are previously filled with paper cups.
5. Cook for 16-18 minutes.
2. ADD EVERYTHING TOGETHER! Really. It doesn't matter what order. Just add it together and stir! It's that easy!
3. LICK THAT WHISK4. Place batter into pans that are previously filled with paper cups.
5. Cook for 16-18 minutes.
Cinnamon Frosting
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar (or more, depends on your sweet tooth. Add by the half cup to see what you like.)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Add EVERYTHING together. Mix until creamy. Lick the whisk.
Love, Caitlyn
