Candy Cane Cake Batter Bites
This recipe is just like anything else I share: quick, easy, minimal ingredients. The only way it strays from my usual is that it’s not healthy by any means. But hey, everything in moderation.
This is my favorite recipe to bring to a gathering, family event, or really anywhere you’re trying to impress people. It’s always raved about and I’ve never met anyone who didn’t like them. We keep them out on big lake weekends and make them for every holiday, and they don’t ever last very long!
Recipe Notes
A couple of things I want to mention before I spill the goods!
I haven’t ever tried subbing anything in this recipe; no pumpkin, no applesauce, greek yogurt, etc. I’m not saying it wouldn’t work, I’ve just never tried. Like I always say, if you’re curious, try it! If it works and you love it, be sure to let me know so I can document it here and let others know who might be wondering the same thing!
Something else worth noting is that the rest/chill time on this recipe is really important. One of the things I love about this recipe is that it’s never dry! The key to that is making sure the bites are just a tiny bit underdone. When you pull them out, they’re not going to look 100% done and I can guarantee they won’t pass the toothpick/clean fork test, but that’s what makes them so good! But that also means you can’t cut into them and serve them right away. The key is to let them set in the refrigerator for at least two hours. This will make sure they set up enough for you to cut them, while still being doughy and amazing.
I also like to cut these into bite sized pieces, hence where they got their name. You can do them in normal brownie size pieces, but they are RICH and often times I feel like they are too much when they’re cut too big. The smaller pieces make them easier to grab and go!
If you're making these for a party, go ahead and double the recipe!
Lastly, you can use any cake mix you like! I've done white, chocolate, funfetti, yellow you name it. They all work perfectly!
What You'll Need
white cake mix
eggs
butter
peppermint extract
candy cane
white chocolate
Recipe
Peppermint Cake Batter Bites
The famous cake batter bites, with a Christmas-y candy cane twist! This recipe could not be easier, and it's a crowd pleaser! Take this to your next holiday gathering and I can promise you a) there wont be any left, and b) you'll be asked for the recipe on more than one occasion!
1 box white cake mix
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 cup crushed candy cane
1 cup white chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 350.
Spray an 8×8 baking dish with oil spray.
Combine cake mix, egg, butter, peppermint extract and mix with an electric or stand mixer until combined.
Gently fold in half of the white chocolate chips and half of the crushed candy cane.
Pour batter in your baking dish and top with remaining white chocolate chips and candy cane.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden. Then refrigerate for two hours, and cut!