Description
Santa Legs Cupcakes are the perfect festive treat that combines moist chocolate cake with creamy frosting, all styled to resemble Santa’s legs! These whimsical cupcakes are easy to make and sure to bring joy to your holiday gatherings. Each bite delivers a delightful blend of flavors and a smile-inducing design, making them a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Candy decorations (red licorice, M&Ms)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and milk until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently without overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting. Decorate with candy to create Santa's legs!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg