Santa Cupcakes
Indulge in the magic of the season with these delightful Santa Cupcakes! Soft vanilla cake topped with rich buttercream frosting creates a symphony of flavors that will enchant your taste buds. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these whimsical treats bring joy and cheer to your festivities. Each cupcake is beautifully decorated to embody the spirit of Christmas, making them a centerpiece at any holiday celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Red food coloring (for hat)
- Green food coloring (for decorations)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture, alternating with milk until smooth.
- Fill liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg