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Peppermint Ganache Cupcakes

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 12/12/19Updated: 1/31/23

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 Peppermint Ganache Cupcakes are filled and dipped in chocolate ganache, topped with peppermint cream cheese frosting and have a sprinkle of candy cane on top.

These cupcakes  are perfect for the holidays or just about any time! If you love the chocolate and peppermint combo check out these chocolate peppermint sugar cookies.

chocolate cupcake with cream cheese frosting

The Perfect Holiday Dessert

I love serving cupcakes for dessert at a party.  They are the perfect serving size and they look so pretty on a serving plate.  These peppermint ganache cupcakes are the perfect holiday dessert.  What says Christmas better than peppermint?   Chocolate and peppermint is a near perfect combination.

row of chocolate cupcakes

These chocolate cupcakes are rich and moist and the best part is the peppermint chocolate ganache on top of and inside the cupcake!  It turns the cupcake into a chocolately, fudgy piece of heaven.  Every time I have served these they have met with rave reviews.  And if you end up with any leftovers,  they taste even better the second day.

peppermint ganache cupcakes with candy cane on top

How to Make Peppermint Ganache Cupcakes

Prepare. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Combine.  Mix together  wet ingredients and then gently mix in cake mix and sour cream. Fold until combined.

Fill.  Using a scoop, fill each muffin tin 2/3 full and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

dipping cupcake into chocolate ganache

Ganache.  While the cupcakes are baking prepare your ganache.

Frosting and Filling.  After the cupcakes bake, while they are still warm , use a wooden spoon to poke a hole in the middle.  Fill the hole with ganache and then dip the top of the cupcake into the ganache

chocolate cupcake dipped in chocolate

If your ganache is a little thin, add a bit more sugar or let it sit for a few minutes and it will thicken as it sits.  To prevent the ganache from running off the sides of the cupcake, just dip the middle of the cupcake into the ganache.

chocolate cupcakes on a cooling rack

The crowning glory on the cupcakes though is the peppermint cream cheese frosting.  Be sure to allow your cream cheese to sit at room temperature to soften up before making frosting.   Use a decorating bag and a large star tip to pipe frosting onto cupcake.

frosting a chocolate cupcake

The addition of the crushed candy cane adds a pretty touch and some extra peppermint flavor. They also look great with candy cane kisses on top.

As my friend Alison said, “These are SO worth the calories!”

peppermint on top of cupcake

For more peppermint treats try:

White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Bites

Peppermint Bark Dip

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshake

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Peppermint Ganache Cupcake Recipe

5 from 2 votes
chocolate cupcake with cream cheese frosting

Chocolate Peppermint Ganache Cupcakes

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes are filled and dipped in chocolate ganache, topped with peppermint cream cheese frosting and have a sprinkle of candy cane on top.  They are perfect for the holidays or just about any time!
serves: 24 cupcakes
Prep:15 minutes
Cook:20 minutes
Total:35 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 box devil’s food cake mix
  • 1 cup sour cream

Peppermint Ganache:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 5 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
  • 6 Tbsp buttermilk or 5 ½ T milk, ½ T lemon juice
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract

Peppermint Buttercream:

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 2 cup powdered sugar
  • ½- 1 tsp peppermint extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Mix the eggs, water, milk, oil and vanilla together
  • Add in cake cake mix and sour cream until well blended
  • Fill cupcake liner ¾ full and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
  • While cupcakes are baking, make the peppermint ganache
  • In a bowl, sift 3 cups powdered sugar
  • In a small pan, melt butter and add cocoa and buttermilk and bring to a boil
  • Pour mixture over powdered sugar and, add peppermint extract and stir until smooth
  • Dip the tops of the warm cupcakes into the warm ganache and let cool before frosting
  • You can also poke a hole in the middle of the cupcake with a wooden spoon and fill the whole with ganache

Frosting:

  • Beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy
  • Gradually add powdered sugar
  • Add extra sugar if needed for right consistency
  • Add peppermint extract and beat again
  • Pipe frosting onto cupcake and then top with candy cane kisses, crushed candy cane or even mint M & M’s

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates: 40g (13%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 21g (32%) Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) Cholesterol: 57mg (19%) Sodium: 268mg (12%) Potassium: 118mg (3%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 32g (36%) Vitamin A: 463IU (9%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 61mg (6%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
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  1. J says

    Posted on 12/26 at 5:57 pm

    Cake was really good. The ganache was yummy on it’s own, and the buttercream was good and piped really well. At first they looked great but an hour in to our party the buttercream was sliding off the ganache. I would make again but will tweak how I execute the components.

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  2. Vicki Hodgman says

    Posted on 12/2 at 9:32 pm

    Ummmm. Hummm!

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  3. Wendy Webster says

    Posted on 12/21 at 10:09 pm

    I think I just figured out what I’m bringing for Christmas dessert! 🙂 YUM!!

    Reply
  4. Kelly says

    Posted on 12/21 at 8:10 pm

    I agree wholeheartedly – chocolate and peppermint is a near perfect combo!! Sounds like Clark picked a good girl:)

    Reply
  5. Lisa says

    Posted on 12/21 at 1:09 pm

    I’d like to make these, but I was wondering what size tip you used to do the frosting?

    Reply
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