RED VELVET PEPPERMINT CUPCAKES

Red Velvet Peppermint Cupcakes image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 - red velvet cake mix
1 - 3.4 ounce box instant white chocolate pudding
4 - eggs
1/2 cup(s) water
1/2 dash(es) milk
1/2 cup(s) oil
1 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened
2 1/4 cup(s) marshmallow cream
3/4 cup(s) peppermint extract
3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
2 tablespoon(s) whipping cream
5 1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar
- red or pink gel frosting color
24 - peeps® red velvet chicks dipped in cream flavored fudge

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, milk, and oil. Beat on low for one minute. Increase the speed and beat for 1-2 more minutes.
Spoon into 24 cupcake liners. Bake at 325 degrees for 22 minutes. Remove and let cool. Beat the softened butter until light and creamy. Add the marshmallow cream, peppermint, salt, and whipping cream and beat until creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar until is all mixed in. Beat on a higher speed for a few minutes until light and fluffy.
Divide the frosting evenly into two bowls. Tint one bowl of frosting with the red or pink color. Place the white frosting in one disposable frosting bag. Repeat with the colored frosting. Cut the tip off each one. Place both bags of frosting inside another bigger bag fitted with a frosting tip. Swirl the frosting on the cupcakes. Top each one with a PEEPS® marshmallow. Store in a sealed container.