Description
Reindeer Cupcakes are the perfect festive treat to delight your guests this holiday season. These moist chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy frosting and adorned with playful reindeer decorations bring joy and laughter to any gathering. Easy to make, they’re a fun baking project for all ages and guarantee smiles with every bite. Create sweet holiday memories as you serve these whimsical delights at your next celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with festive cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour batter into the lined muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg