Description
Santa Hat Cupcakes are the ultimate festive delight, perfect for holiday gatherings. These whimsical treats feature a rich chocolate cupcake base topped with fluffy white frosting that resembles Santa’s hat, crowned with a juicy strawberry or cherry. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, these cupcakes are sure to impress your friends and family while adding a cheerful touch to your dessert table. Indulge in the magic of baking this holiday season and watch these adorable cupcakes disappear!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until frothy. Combine with dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and top with strawberries or cherries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg