These licorice chocolate cupcakes are an easy cake mix recipe with a crunchy twist. We use Coffeelicious Celebration Cake Mix, then finish with creamy frosting, Lakrids Raw licorice, and Signature Granola chunks for texture.

This time, we’re doing something a little different! Instead of our usual full recipe, we’re featuring an amazing baking mix from Coffeelicious Bakery – a brand known for its delicious, easy-to-use mixes that make baking both fun and tasty.

We’re using their Celebration Cake Mix, which creates light and fluffy cakes with minimal effort.

To take it to the next level, we’ve paired the cake with the perfect crunch: our Signature Granola. And since chocolate and licorice are a match made in heaven, we’ve crafted these irresistible Licorice Chocolate Cupcakes for an indulgent treat.

Ready to bake something special? Stay tuned for more easy, mouthwatering recipes with Signature Granola!

Ingredients

Cupcakes

• Coffeelicious Celebration Cake Mix, or another chocolate cake (mix)
• 1 Egg 
• 110 ml Whole milk
• 110 ml Hot water
• 55 ml Sunflower oil

Ingredients - Topping

• Your favorite frosting recipe
• Signature Granola (or your favorite variety)
• Lakrids by Bullow raw (licorice)

Method

1. Follow the instructions on the Coffeelicious Celebration Cake Mix packaging to prepare the cupcakes.

2. While the chocolate cupcakes are baking, take the time to prepare your favorite frosting. Are you a true licorice lover? Mix some into your frosting for that extra touch of flavor.

3. Once the cupcakes are out of the oven, let them cool completely—this will ensure your frosting stays in place and doesn’t melt off.

4. Top with your favorite frosting, sprinkle with Lakrids Raw (licorice), and add a few Signature Granola chunks to each cupcake for that perfect crunch.

Try it with your favourite clusters: browse all granola flavours

Tips so they turn out perfect

• Don’t overmix the batter (once the mix is combined, stop) → keeps cupcakes fluffy.
• Use an ice-cream scoop to portion batter evenly → same bake time, same height.
• Oven check: start checking 2–3 minutes early; a toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs (not wet).
• Cool completely before frosting (30–60 min) so the frosting doesn’t slide.
• Crunch rule: add Signature Granola chunks right before serving (or keep a little jar next to the cupcakes so people can sprinkle).
• Licorice intensity: start small; licorice can take over fast. Taste frosting as you go.
• Clean swirls: chill frosting 10 minutes if it’s too soft; warm hands can melt it.
  

Varitions

• No-licorice version: skip Lakrids Raw; finish with granola + raspberries or strawberries.
• Salted caramel crunch: add a pinch of flaky salt + a drizzle of caramel on top of the granola.
• Mocha cupcake: add 1 tsp espresso powder to the batter (or frosting).
• Orange-chocolate: add orange zest to frosting; top with granola + a little extra zest.
• Double crunch: mix a small handful of granola crumbs into the frosting, then add chunks on top.
• Mini cupcakes: bake as minis (reduce bake time; start checking around 10–12 min).

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