Festive Santa Hat & Bauble Cupcakes
Festive Santa Hat & Bauble Cupcakes are a delightful holiday treat that combines whimsy with flavor. Featuring a rich chocolate base and topped with fluffy vanilla frosting, these cupcakes are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy family gatherings, they bring joy to both kids and adults alike. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a festive dessert that impresses your guests and creates lasting memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cupcake pans with festive paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add wet ingredients to dry mixture and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, gradually adding powdered sugar and heavy cream until fluffy. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes in the shape of Santa hats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg