Description
Tempting Santa Hat Cupcakes are a delightful holiday treat that combines light, fluffy vanilla cupcakes with rich whipped cream frosting and fresh strawberries. These festive cupcakes not only look like Santa’s iconic hat but also offer a burst of sweet flavors that will charm both kids and adults. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights, they bring joy and deliciousness to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Fresh strawberries (for topping)
- 1 cup whipped cream frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat in softened butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in milk until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting generously with whipped cream and topping each with a strawberry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg