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Reindeer Cupcakes

Delightful Reindeer Cupcakes: A Festive Holiday Treat

These delightful Reindeer Cupcakes combine rich chocolatey goodness with festive cheer, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 125 g Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 175 g Light Brown Soft Sugar can substitute with caster sugar if needed
  • 150 g Self Raising Flour essential for structure
  • 50 g Cocoa Powder opt for high-quality
  • 2 medium Eggs provide structure and moisture
For the Fudge Frosting
  • 100 g Unsalted Butter soft and creamy
  • 250 g Icing Sugar sweetens and thickens
  • 25 g Cocoa Powder for flavor
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure extract for best flavor
  • 2-3 tbsp Evaporated Milk adjust until spreadable
For Decoration
  • Pretzels broken in half for antlers
  • Red M&Ms/Smarties for noses
  • Edible Eyes for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • cupcake tin
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180ºC (160ºC fan) and place 12 muffin cases into a cupcake tin.
  2. Cream 125g of unsalted butter and 175g of light brown soft sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 150g self-raising flour, 50g cocoa powder, and 2 eggs; mix until just combined.
  4. Fill muffin cases two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-22 minutes.
  5. Cool cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Prepare frosting by beating 100g soft butter and gradually adding 250g icing sugar and 25g cocoa.
  7. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2-3 tablespoons of evaporated milk until spreadable.
  8. Frost cooled cupcakes with the prepared fudge frosting using a piping bag.
  9. Decorate with broken pretzel halves for antlers, red M&Ms as noses, and edible eyes.
  10. Serve on a festive platter and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your butter is at room temperature for fluffier cupcakes. Use high-quality cocoa for best flavor.

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