Description
These charming snowman cupcakes are a festive treat that combines fluffy vanilla cake with rich buttercream frosting, making them perfect for holiday gatherings. Whimsical and easy to make, these delightful sweets will bring joy to both kids and adults alike. Customize your snowy friends with playful decorations and watch as they capture the magic of winter festivities.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 3 tbsp milk (for frosting)
- Chocolate chips or candy eyes (for decoration)
- Mini carrots or candy corn (for noses)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and milk until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and decorate with chocolate chips for eyes and mini carrots for noses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg