ElfyNothing says Christmas quite like Santa, and these Santa Hat Cupcakes are the perfect way to bring a little festive cheer to your table.
These cupcakes are a fun, simple treat that will delight both kids and adults alike.
| Prep time | Cook Time | Rest Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 min | 20 min | 30 min | 75 min |
What makes these cupcakes stand out is the bright red frosting, shaped into a cute little Santa hat. The base of the cupcake is soft and buttery, with just the right amount of sweetness. But the real star is the creamy, rich buttercream frosting.
Tinted with
a vibrant red food coloring, it’s piped into a swirl to look just like Santa’s iconic hat, complete with a white fluffy trim and a little peak at the top.
These cupcakes are perfect for a Christmas party or even as a surprise treat for the kids after school.
They’re easy to make but look impressive, and you don’t need any fancy tools to pull off that festive look. Just a piping bag, some food coloring, and a little creativity!
Whether
you’re hosting a holiday get-together or just want to get into the Christmas spirit, these Santa Hat Cupcakes are sure to make everyone smile.
They’re the perfect sweet bite to celebrate the holiday season!
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
For the Buttercream Frosting
Instructions
Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Make the Cupcakes
In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
Mix until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Buttercream Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 100 g (3.5 oz) at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract and milk, beating until smooth and fluffy.
Remove about ¼ of the frosting to use as the white trim.
Tint the remaining frosting with red gel food coloring, mixing until you achieve a bright red color.
Decorate the Cupcakes
Fit a piping bag with a large round tip and fill it with the red frosting.
Pipe the red frosting onto each cupcake in a swirl pattern to resemble a Santa hat.
Use a small star tip for the white frosting, piping a border around the base of the hat and a small tuft at the top to complete the Santa hat look.
Enjoy, Good Appetite!
