How to Make M&M Cupcakes

Thanks to the M&Ms included, these cupcakes are brightly colored and fun. They not only taste great but can bring a little more joy to your day!

• Makes: 20 servings

EditIngredients

EditFor the Cupcakes:

• 1 box vanilla cake mix (or make homemade cupcake batter)
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs, room temperature
• ⅔ cup buttermilk, room temperature
• ⅔ cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup M&Ms

EditFor the Chocolate Buttercream:

• ¾ cup milk chocolate chips
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
• Pinch of salt (optional)
• M&Ms for topping

EditSteps

EditMaking the Cupcakes

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 176 degrees Celsius. Place paper cases into your cupcake tray, or spray the cupcake tray with non-stick greasing spray.
   
2. Combine the wet ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, mix the sour cream, buttermilk, vanilla extract, eggs, and oil using a whisk. Beat until thoroughly combined.
   
3. Add the cake mix. Slowly pour the cake mix in and whisk until well combined. Be careful not to over-mix, or the cupcakes will end up tough and rubbery.
   
4. Pour the M&Ms into the cupcake batter and stir until they're evenly distributed. The colors will start to run in the batter, but don't worry; this is normal and helps make the cupcakes colorful.
   
5. Using a mini ice cream scoop, scoop the cupcake batter into the cases of the cupcake tray.
   
6. Bake the cupcakes. Place the cupcake tray in the oven. Have them bake for about 16-20 minutes, until they rise and are lightly brown on the edges.
   
   • To check if they are fully baked, poke a toothpick in the middle of one of the cupcakes. If it comes out dry, the cupcakes are ready to be removed. Leave cupcakes to cool for about 5 minutes.

EditFrosting and Serving

1. Melt the chocolate chips. If you're using a microwave, use a microwave-safe bowl. Use a spoon to mix the melted chocolate and have it sit for about 15 minutes.
   
2. Cream the butter and sugar. In a medium-sized bowl, cream the butter and sugar using an electric or hand blender. Blend until light and fluffy.
   
3. Slowly add the melted chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and whipping cream to the blended mixture. Blend again until the frosting is light brown and is creamy. Add the lemon juice and salt for flavor.
   
   • If the frosting is too water or not creamy enough, add more whipping cream.
4. Frost the cupcakes. Spoon the frosting into a frosting pipe. Pipe the frosting on each cupcake. Sprinkle M&Ms on top for decoration.
   
5. Serve and enjoy!
   

EditTips

• You can substitute the vegetable oil with canola or coconut oil.
• For a twist, make peanut butter M&M cupcakes by using peanut butter M&Ms and making a peanut butter frosting.
• You can also substitute Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream.

EditWarnings

• Avoid adding too much lemon juice or salt to the frosting. It won't taste good.

EditRelated wikiHows

• Make Rainbow Cupcakes
• Make Jalapeno Cupcakes
• Make Smore Cupcakes
• Make Chocolate Cupcakes
• Make Nutella Frosted Cupcakes
• Make Green Tea Cupcakes

EditThings You'll Need

• Large mixing bowl
• Oven
• Whisk
• Serving plate
• Cupcake tray
• Paper cases or non-stick greasing spray
• Microwave-safe bowl
• Medium-sized bowl
• Spoon
• Rubber spatula
• Hand or electric blender

EditSource and Citations

• http://ift.tt/1Jba1Aw - research source