Santa Hat Cupcakes Delight (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Cupcake
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1 box Devil’s food cake mix
→ Frosting
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113 grams unsalted butter, softened
03 -
454 grams cream cheese, softened
04 -
360 grams powdered sugar
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5 ml vanilla extract
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Red food coloring, to tint frosting
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Red sanding sugar, for decoration
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Prepare chocolate cupcakes following package instructions. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
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In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
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Transfer approximately one third of the frosting into a separate bowl. Add red food coloring to the remaining frosting in the large bowl and mix until evenly colored.
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Using a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, pipe the red frosting onto each cupcake in a tall conical shape resembling a Santa hat. Sprinkle red sanding sugar over the red frosting. Then, with a smaller star tip, pipe white frosting around the base and tip to complete the look.
# Helpful Notes:
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Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.