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Reindeer Cupcakes

Reindeer Cupcakes: Festive Fun for Your Holiday Table

Discover the joy of making Reindeer Cupcakes, a delightful festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 115 grams Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 150 grams Light Brown Soft Sugar can substitute with caster sugar
  • 200 grams Self-Raising Flour or all-purpose flour with baking powder
  • 50 grams Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa is preferred
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature for best results
For the Fudge Frosting
  • 250 grams Icing Sugar or powdered sugar as replacement
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract almond extract can be used
  • 50 milliliters Evaporated Milk double cream can be substituted
For Decoration
  • 6 pieces Pretzels or chocolate-covered pretzels
  • 12 pieces Red M&Ms/Smarties any red candy can work
  • 12 pieces Edible Eyes chocolate chips or mini marshmallows can be used

Equipment

  • muffin tray
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180ºC (160ºC fan) and line a muffin tray with 12 baking cups.
  2. Beat together the unsalted butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Gradually add in the self-raising flour, cocoa powder, and eggs to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among the lined cupcake cases, filling them about two-thirds full. Bake for 20-22 minutes.
  5. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. In a clean mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy, then add icing sugar, cocoa powder, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  7. Pipe the fudge frosting onto each cooled cupcake using a piping bag to create a decorative finish.
  8. Insert pretzel halves for antlers, place a red candy for the nose, and stick on edible eyes to create the reindeer look.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze unadorned cupcakes for up to 3 months.

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