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Reindeer Cupcakes

Deliciously Cute Reindeer Cupcakes to Brighten Your Christmas

These delightful Reindeer Cupcakes are a festive treat that will bring joy to any Christmas gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Christmas
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 200 g Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 200 g Light Brown Soft Sugar substitute with caster sugar if preferred
  • 150 g Self-Raising Flour can use gluten-free flour
  • 50 g Cocoa Powder opt for high-quality
  • 4 medium eggs Medium Eggs at room temperature
For the Frosting
  • 350 g Icing Sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 75 ml Evaporated Milk can swap with double cream
For the Decorations
  • 12 Pretzels, halved can use chocolate-covered pretzels
  • 12 Red M&Ms/Smarties or any small red candy
  • 12 sets Edible Eyes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tray
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Reindeer Cupcakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 180ºC (160ºC for fan ovens) and line a 12-cup muffin tray with cupcake cases.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 200g of unsalted butter and 200g of light brown sugar. Cream together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Mix in 150g of self-raising flour and 50g of cocoa powder along with 4 medium eggs until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter among the lined cases, filling them about two-thirds full, and bake for 20-22 minutes.
  5. Cool the cupcakes for about 10 minutes in the tray before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Prepare the chocolate frosting by beating 200g of softened unsalted butter and gradually adding 350g of icing sugar and 50g of cocoa powder.
  7. Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract and 75ml of evaporated milk to the frosting and mix until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the chocolate frosting using a piping bag.
  9. Decorate with halved pretzels for antlers, a red M&M for the nose, and edible eyes for expressions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Customize decorations with different candies if desired.

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