Festive Santa Hat & Bauble Cupcakes
Celebrate the holiday season with these delightful Festive Santa Hat & Bauble Cupcakes! Bursting with fluffy vanilla cake and topped with rich white frosting, these whimsical treats are perfect for family gatherings or festive parties. Adorned with cheerful decorations, they not only taste amazing but also add a joyful touch to your celebrations. Everyone will be reaching for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Makes 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
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Red food coloring (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with festive liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat together powdered sugar, softened butter, and heavy cream until fluffy; add red food coloring to achieve desired shade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg