Frosty the Cupcake
Transform your holiday desserts into a frosty winter wonderland with "Frosty the Cupcake." These adorable snowman-inspired cupcakes combine a tender, buttery vanilla base with a fluffy homemade frosting that’s irresistibly sweet. Topped with whimsical details like mini chocolate chips for eyes and buttons, orange candy-coated chocolates for noses, and a sprinkling of shredded coconut for a snowy effect, these treats are as festive as they are delicious. Perfect for holiday parties, family baking days, or any winter celebration, this recipe is easy to follow and results in 12 delightfully themed cupcakes in just under 40 minutes. Whether you're looking for a holiday dessert centerpiece or a fun baking project, Frosty the Cupcake will melt hearts (without melting snowmen).
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 36 mini chocolate chips (for snowman eyes and buttons)
- 12 orange candy-coated chocolate (or small orange candy pieces for noses)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (optional, for snow effect)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the softened unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and mix with an electric mixer on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, mixing on medium speed until smooth and well combined, but do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
Frost the cooled cupcakes generously, creating a smooth, rounded dome shape resembling a snowman’s body.
Decorate each cupcake with mini chocolate chips to form eyes and buttons, using three chips down the center of each cupcake.
Place an orange candy-coated chocolate or small candy piece near the top of the frosting to create the snowman’s nose.
For an extra festive touch, sprinkle shredded coconut around the edges of each cupcake for a snow-covered effect.
Serve and enjoy your Frosty the Cupcake creations!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 444.7 g | 570% | |
| Saturated Fat | 313.0 g | 1565% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 690 mg | 230% | |
| Sodium | 1226 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1189.3 g | 432% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 85.0 g | 304% | |
| Total Sugars | 942.1 g | ||
| Protein | 94.3 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 797 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 34.9 mg | 194% | |
| Potassium | 3458 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
