Description
Santa Legs Cupcakes are a delightful holiday treat that will bring joy and cheer to your festive gatherings. With moist chocolate cake, rich buttercream frosting, and adorable fondant Santa legs peeking out, these cupcakes are not only delicious but also visually stunning. Perfect for Christmas parties or family celebrations, they are easy to make and sure to impress everyone at the dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red fondant (for decoration)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder.
- 3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 4. Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 5. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before decorating with frosting and adding red fondant for Santa legs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg