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Reindeer Cupcakes

Delicious Reindeer Cupcakes to Brighten Your Christmas Celebration

Celebrate the holidays with delightful Reindeer Cupcakes that combine rich chocolate flavor and creamy frosting, perfect for sharing and gifting.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 150 g unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 200 g light brown soft sugar
  • 200 g self-raising flour
  • 50 g cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
For the Fudge Frosting
  • 100 g unsalted butter softened
  • 200 g icing sugar or powdered sugar
  • 50 g cocoa powder
  • 3-4 tbsp evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Decorating
  • 12 pretzels as antlers
  • 12 red M&Ms/Smarties as noses
  • 12 edible eyes or mini marshmallows

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • muffin tray
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Reindeer Cupcakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 180ºC (160ºC for fan ovens) and line a muffin tray with 12 cupcake liners.
  2. Beat 150g of unsalted butter and 200g of light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Sift in 200g of self-raising flour and 50g of cocoa powder, then add 2 large eggs and mix until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter among the cupcake cases, filling each two-thirds full. Bake for 20-22 minutes.
  5. Cool the cupcakes in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Beat 100g of unsalted butter, then add 200g of icing sugar and 50g of cocoa powder, mixing until smooth.
  7. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes using a piping bag.
  8. Insert pretzel halves for antlers, add a red M&M for the nose, and top with edible eyes or mini marshmallows.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 3IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Feel free to customize decorations as desired.

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