Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line a 12 cup cupcake pan with liners.

Prepare the cake mix according to directions.

Add in the peppermint extract.

Pour into the cupcake pan.

Bake for 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Let cool. 

You can use this Betty Crocker Cupcake Frosting for easy piping or regular white frosting.

Pipe the white frosting onto the cupcakes.

Sprinkle the holiday sprinkles on top of the cupcakes.

Put candy canes into a ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin or the bottom of a glass cup.

Add the crushed candy canes on top of the cupcakes.