Santa Hat Cupcakes
These Santa Hat Cupcakes are festive, easy-to-make treats featuring chocolate cupcakes, creamy frosting, and a fresh strawberry Santa hat. With a cake mix shortcut, they’re quick, delicious, and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 4 eggs
- ¾ cup canola oil
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
Buttercream Frosting Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter, slightly softened
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp Milk
- 24 strawberries, stems cut off
Instructions
Prepare the Cupcake Batter
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, milk, sour cream, and vanilla. Beat with a hand mixer for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Place cupcake liners in a muffin tin and fill each about ¾ full with batter. Bake for around 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Make the Buttercream Frosting
- While the cupcakes bake, prepare the frosting by mixing the softened butter and vanilla in a stand mixer for 5 minutes to achieve a fluffy texture.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. If needed, add a tablespoon of milk to reach a spreadable consistency.
- Once cooled, pipe the frosting onto each cupcake. Place a strawberry (stem side down) on top of the frosting, pressing gently to secure. Add a small dot of frosting to the tip of each strawberry to complete the Santa hat look.
Nutrition
Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 392mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 466IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 2mg
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