The Reindeer Cupcakes
Reindeer Cupcakes are a delightful and festive treat, perfect for holiday gatherings. These chocolate cupcakes are decorated to resemble reindeer, complete with pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and red noses. They’re as fun to make as they are to eat!
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 1 box devil’s food cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Decoration:
- 24 mini pretzel twists (for antlers)
- 12 vanilla wafer cookies (for muzzles)
- 12 red M&M’s or red candies (for noses)
- 24 candy eyes
Instructions
- Prepare the Cupcakes:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the devil’s food cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full with the batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
- Prepare the Chocolate Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy (about 3 minutes).
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Increase the speed to high and beat for an additional 3 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Decorate the Cupcakes:
- Spread or pipe a generous amount of chocolate frosting onto each cooled cupcake.
- Place two mini pretzel twists at the top of each cupcake to represent the reindeer’s antlers.
- Position a vanilla wafer cookie below the center of each cupcake to form the muzzle.
- Attach a red M&M or red candy to the vanilla wafer using a small dab of frosting to create the reindeer’s nose.
- Place two candy eyes above the muzzle on each cupcake.
Notes
- Ensure the cupcakes are completely cooled before decorating to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Store the decorated cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
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