HomeArticlesWhimsical Reindeer Cupcakes Will be a Hit at Your Holiday Party This Year
Ring in the holiday cheer with these cute reindeer cupcakes that you can make at home with limited ingredients
Reindeer cupcakes happen to be a great holiday dessert as well as a fun treat for birthday parties, because both kids and adults love them. Even in their simplicity, these cupcakes have made quite a name for themselves because of how charming they are. They can be easily added to any holiday platter as a last-minute addition.
These reindeer cupcakes are sure to add a touch of holiday magic to your party, be it small gatherings or grand celebrations.
Here are a few reindeer cupcake recipes that are worth recreating this holiday season
Chocolate Reindeer Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 251 gm flour
- 202 gm sugar
- 63 gm cocoa powder
- 124 gm butter
- 241 ml milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Red button candy (for garnish)
- Black gel food coloring (for garnish)
Method:
- First, you have to preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Next you have to whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- After that, you have to whisk together butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Then, you have to pour the dry ingredients into the wet ones, and mix until just combined.
- Then, you can divide the batter evenly among cupcake tins.
- After that, you have to beat the butter until creamy.
- Next, you can gradually add powdered sugar, beating until it is really smooth.
- Then, you have to add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Once this batter is made, you need to bake it for about 22 minutes.
- Next, you can frost cooled cupcakes with chocolate frosting.
- After that, you can use edible black gel or frosting to draw antlers and eyes to resemble reindeer.
- Finally, you have to place a cherry or red candy as the nose, and serve!
Vanilla Reindeer Cupcakes
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
- 251 gm flour
- 202 gm sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 63 gm butter
- 244 ml milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the vanilla frosting:
- 301 gm butter
- 602 gm sugar
- 123 ml milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 123 gm white chocolate chips
Method:
- First, you have to preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Next, you have to whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- After that, you have to whisk together butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Then, you can pour the dry ingredients into the wet ones, and mix until just combined.
- Next, you can divide the batter evenly among cupcake trays.
- To make the vanilla buttercream frosting, beat the butter until it is creamy.
- Next, you have to gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
- Then, you have to add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Once done, set it aside in the refrigerator.
- Next, to make the chocolate antlers, melt white chocolate chips in a double boiler.
- After that, you have to dip a fork or a knife into the melted white chocolate and create antlers.
- You have to bake the cupcakes for 25 minutes.
- Next, you can frost the cooled cupcakes with vanilla frosting.
- After that, you can place white chocolate antlers on top of the cupcake.
- Finally, what is typical of reindeer cupcakes is their adorable face. For this, you can use some black gel that's edible or black frosting to draw eyes.
- You can then dig in and enjoy the tasty treats.
Caramel Reindeer Cupcakes
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
- 251 gm flour
- 202 gm sugar
- 63 gm butter
- 244 ml milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 121 gm caramel sauce
For the caramel antlers:
- 302 gm butter
- 603 gm sugar
- 124 ml milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 121 gm caramel sauce
Method:
- First, you have to preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Next, you have to whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- After that, you have to whisk together butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and caramel sauce.
- Then, you have to pour the dry ingredients into the wet ones, and mix until just combined.
- You can divide the batter evenly among cupcake tins, and set them to bake for 25 minutes.
- Next, you can beat butter until creamy.
- To that, you have to add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
- Then, you can add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- You have to thin out the caramel sauce in a double boiler.
- Next, you can dip a fork or a knife into melted caramel and create antlers.
- You have to remember to frost the cooled cupcakes with caramel frosting.
- Next, you have to place the cute antlers on top of the cupcake.
- Finally you can use frosting to draw eyes, and serve.