Description
These Red Velvet Santa Hat Cupcakes are not only delicious but also incredibly adorable, making them a perfect treat for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
- Fresh strawberries
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Frost each cupcake with cream cheese frosting.
- Top each cupcake with a strawberry to resemble a Santa hat and add a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Notes
- Make sure to use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Feel free to use store-bought frosting to save time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg