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Reindeer Cupcakes: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe for the Holidays


  • Author: Lauren Baker
  • Total Time: 3 minute

Ingredients

– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
– 1 cup chocolate frosting
– Mini pretzels (for antlers)
– Red candy (like M&Ms) for the nose
– Candy eyes (available at baking supply stores)


Instructions

Creating Reindeer Cupcakes can be a fun and straightforward process. Follow these steps to achieve delicious results:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Add Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
6. Fill Cupcake Liners: Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. Bake: Place the cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Frost the Cupcakes: Once cooled, use chocolate frosting to generously frost the tops of each cupcake.
10. Decorate: Add two mini pretzels to each cupcake for antlers. Place a red candy for the nose and two candy eyes to create the reindeer face.

These steps will guide you in creating a delightful batch of Reindeer Cupcakes that are sure to be the highlight of your holiday festivities!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
  • Calories: 200 kcal
  • Fat: 8g
  • Protein: 3g