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!
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.