Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Icing

Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (16)

  • CUPCAKES:
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter,
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1¼ cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup low fat buttermilk
  • PEPPERMINT ICING:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar,
  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) tub-style light cream cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • crushed candy canes

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