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Reindeer Cupcakes

Irresistible Reindeer Cupcakes to Delight Your Holiday Parties

These Reindeer Cupcakes combine festive spirit with rich chocolatey goodness, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 110 g Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 200 g Light Brown Soft Sugar can substitute with caster sugar
  • 200 g Self-Raising Flour do not replace unless using an equivalent substitute
  • 50 g Cocoa Powder use high-quality cocoa for best results
  • 3 medium Eggs acts as a binding agent
For the Frosting
  • 300 g Icing Sugar powdered sugar works as a substitute
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract optional but recommended
  • 60 ml Evaporated Milk can be substituted with double cream
For Decor
  • 12 pieces Pretzels (halved) used for decoration as antlers
  • 12 pieces Red M&Ms/Smarties provides a festive nose decoration
  • 12 pieces Edible Eyes adds fun and character

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • piping bag
  • star tip

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180ºC (160ºC fan) and line a muffin tin with 12 muffin cases.
  2. In a large bowl, mix butter and sugar until fluffy, then add the flour, cocoa, and eggs to create a smooth batter.
  3. Fill muffin cases with the batter and bake for 20-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
  4. For frosting, beat room temperature butter until creamy, add icing sugar and cocoa, then mix in vanilla and evaporated milk.
  5. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes, then decorate with pretzel antlers, a red M&M nose, and edible eyes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Customize decorations for fun variations.

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