You guys are going to love the big holiday flavors of these gluten-free candy cane cupcakes. The kids and grown ups with both love them. 
These gluten-free candy cane cupcakes are soft, fluffy and so full of holiday flavors. They are a great holiday dessert for your next Christmas party.
I just love whipping up these gluten-free candy cane cupcakes because they are so full of flavors that POP but can be made in a snap. I’m a huge fan of semi-homemade cakes and cupcakes because anybody can create them. By taking a basic cake mix and elevating it with more delicious flavors, you can really wow your guests. 
My little guy loves to make treats but cupcakes or one of his favorites. During the holidays I find these candy cane cupcakes are both easy to whip up and so delicious. The whole family will love them. The best part is that the ingredients are so simple that the kids can definitely help in the kitchen.
These are also make a great gift for neighbors and teachers. They look like they came right out of the cupcake shop but they’re super simple to prepare.
I love using Better Batter yellow cake mix because the flavor and texture are spot on. Nobody ever needs to know that they are gluten-free. They also have an array of other delicious products including an all-purpose flour that’s great for making your favorite recipes. Their chocolate cake and pancake mix are also tasty.
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- 1 box gluten-free yellow cake mix prepared according to directions (we used Better Batter brand)
- 1/3 C crushed candy canes
- 1 tsp. gluten-free peppermint extract, divided
- 1 T red and green sprinkles
- 1/2 C butter
- 3 C powdered sugar
- More crushed candy canes and sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to the temperature listed on your gluten-free cake mix
- Prepare the cake mix according to box directions
- Add 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract and mix well
- Fold in crushed candy canes and sprinkles
- Place cake mix in cupcake liners and bake according to cake mix directions
- Meanwhile, prepare frosting by whipping butter, 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract and powdered sugar until soft and fluffy (about 2 minutes)
- Once cupcakes have cooled, pipe frosting on top of each and top with more crushed candy canes and sprinkles
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*Thank you to Better Batter for sponsoring this post. I was provided with monetary and product compensation. All opinions are my own.
I would like a red velvet cupcake.
I would make a smore’s cupcake for the holidays!
A vanilla cupcake with chocolate icing with crushed candy canes on top makes for a delicious Christmas cupcake!
My favorite cupcake would be a gingerbread cupcake with vanilla cream icing.
A vanilla cupcake with candy cane sprinkles would be my favorite.
While not necessarily a holiday cupcake, but my favorite is a chocolate cupcake with german chocolate frosting.
Chocolate with peanut butter filling – my favorite flavor combo!!!
Gingerbread cupcakes are very tasty this time of year!
Maybe Gingerbread with a Cream Cheese frosting.
A yellow cupcake filled with cream filling and frosted with chocolate
i love red velvet
Chocolate peppermint!
Red velvet with a cream cheese icing is delicious.
Anything chocolate!
My favorite holiday cupcake would be chocolate with vanilla frosting and colored sprinkles!
favorite would be red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting
Chocolate cupcake with vanilla buttercream frosting and peppermint sprinkles.
My favorite holiday cupcake is yellow cake with gingerbread frosting.
Red velvet cupcake with peppermint flakes.
Chocolate with chocolate chips and chocolate fudge frosting.
My favorite holiday cupcake would be Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes.
Hot Cocoa Cupcakes would be my favorite!
My favorite holiday cupcake would be Better Batter yellow cake with red and green frosting and white sprinkles.
Vanilla cake with peppermint creme middle, frosted with a white or pink peppermint frosting for Christmas.
Gingerbread cupcake with a spiced cream cheese frosting
Chocolate with marshmallow frosting and sprinkles on top.
red velvet is my favorite
Pumpkin cupcakes are delicious.
I just go for anything chocolate. So if it triple quad chocolate I am in..
With maybe caramel and sea salt drizzle.
I like the yellow cake, there’s so many things you can do with it.
I love yellow cupcakes with sprinkles.
I love chocolate with peanut butter icing on it with mini reese cups on it
chocolate mint
I love Red Velvet Cupcakes.