Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Santa Cupcakes Exquisite. These delightful chocolate cupcakes, topped with creamy red frosting, are not only visually appealing but also bursting with rich flavors. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family celebrations, these treats will transport you to a winter wonderland with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Red gel food coloring (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Add eggs one by one while mixing in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Mix in red gel food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Once cooled, pipe frosting onto the cupcakes decoratively.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg