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Reindeer Cupcakes

Festive Reindeer Cupcakes to Sweeten Your Holiday Spirit

These delightful Reindeer Cupcakes are a festive treat, combining rich chocolate flavor with whimsical designs, perfect for any holiday gathering.
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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
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Base
  • 125 g Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 150 g Light Brown Soft Sugar can substitute with caster sugar
  • 150 g Self-Raising Flour or plain flour plus baking powder
  • 50 g Cocoa Powder high-quality cocoa yields best results
For the Frosting
  • 250 g Icing Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 60 ml Evaporated Milk can replace with double cream in smaller quantity
For Decorations
  • 12 pieces Pretzels for antlers; mini cookies can be alternatives
  • 12 pieces Red M&Ms/Smarties for the reindeer’s nose
  • 12 pieces Edible Eyes chocolate chips can substitute

Equipment

  • muffin tray
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180ºC (160ºC fan) and arrange 12 cupcake liners in a muffin tray.
  2. Beat the unsalted butter and light brown sugar together in a mixing bowl for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Combine self-raising flour, cocoa powder, and medium eggs to the mixture; mix on low speed until just combined.
  4. Spoon batter into liners, filling each about two-thirds full, and bake for 20-22 minutes.
  5. Cool cupcakes in the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Beat unsalted butter, then gradually add icing sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until smooth.
  7. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes in swirls.
  8. Press pretzel halves into frosting for antlers and top with a red candy nose and edible eyes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Experiment with decorations to personalize your cupcakes.

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