In medium mixing bowl make cake mix according to package.

Add one additional egg, coffee, and peppermint extract,.

Mix well.

In lined cupcake pan, fill batter 1/2 way.

Bake at 350 according to package instructions.

Let cool completely before frosting.

For Frosting:

In stand mixer, combine cream cheese and butter and beat until smooth consistency.

Then slowly add powdered sugar a little at a time.

Mix until well combined then add vanilla and mix a little longer.

Add frosting to piping bag or ziplock bag and pipe in circular motion.

In a ziplock bag crush candy canes until small crumbs.

Sprinkle candy canes over frosting.