Description
North Pole Cupcakes are a festive delight that encapsulate the magic of winter celebrations. These fluffy vanilla cupcakes, infused with a hint of peppermint, are topped with creamy white frosting, sparkling edible glitter, and charming candy snowflakes.
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 (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Edible glitter and candy snowflakes (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake tins with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with milk until smooth.
- Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting with peppermint-infused frosting and decorating.
Notes
- Perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Bring joy to your festive festivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg