Festive Santa Helper Cupcakes
Delight your friends and family this holiday season with these charming Festive Santa Helper Cupcakes! This whimsical dessert takes a classic yellow cake and transforms it into a festive treat that is perfect for holiday gatherings. Topped with vibrant red frosting and decorated with Santa's boots, these cupcakes bring a splash of joy to your holiday table. Each bite is a delicious blend of sweet flavors, complete with a hint of almond extract that sets them apart. Ideal for holiday parties or as a fun baking project with kids, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with young and old alike. Share the love of baking this Christmas with these adorable treats!
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Servings
300
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Jiffy Golden Yellow Cake Mix
1 (9 ounce) box (none)
Almond Extract
1 teaspoon (none)
Egg
1 (beat)
Water
1/2 cup (none)
Red Food Coloring
1 tablespoon (none)
Red Frosting
to decorate (none)
White Frosting
to decorate (none)
Plastic Black Santa Boots
6 (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with large cupcake liners.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the Jiffy golden yellow cake mix, almond extract, egg, water, and red food coloring. Mix the ingredients on medium speed until well combined, approximately 3 minutes.
3
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each liner about halfway (approximately 1/2 cup of batter per cupcake).
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5
Once baked, remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6
Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, generously spread red frosting on top of each one to create a festive base.
7
With white frosting, pipe a ring around the top edge of each cupcake to mimic Santa's beard.
8
As a finishing touch, gently place a plastic black Santa boot on top of the frosting. These cute decorations can often be found at craft stores!
9
Serve and enjoy the laughs your festive cupcakes bring; just be sure to reassure Santa they’re meant for a celebration!
Nutrition Information
10
Fat
50
Carbs
1
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of cake mix is used for Festive Santa Helper Cupcakes?
The recipe uses a 9-ounce box of Jiffy Golden Yellow Cake Mix.
What is the oven temperature for baking these cupcakes?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
Which extract gives these cupcakes their unique flavor?
One teaspoon of almond extract is added to the batter to give it a distinct flavor.
How many eggs are required for this recipe?
You will need one egg, which should be beaten before mixing.
How much water should be added to the cake batter?
Add 1/2 cup of water to the cake mix ingredients.
How much red food coloring is needed for the batter?
The recipe calls for one tablespoon of red food coloring to be mixed into the batter.
How long should the cake ingredients be mixed?
Mix the ingredients on medium speed for approximately 3 minutes until well combined.
How much batter should be placed in each cupcake liner?
Fill each liner about halfway, which is approximately 1/2 cup of batter per cupcake.
What is the recommended baking time for these cupcakes?
Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 16 to 20 minutes.
How can I tell if the cupcakes are finished baking?
The cupcakes are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Should the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin?
Allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
What color frosting is used as the base?
Once cooled, a generous layer of red frosting is spread on top of each cupcake.
How do you create the look of Santa's beard?
Pipe a ring of white frosting around the top edge of each cupcake to mimic the beard.
What is the final decorative element for the cupcakes?
The finishing touch is placing a plastic black Santa boot on top of the frosting.
Where can I find plastic black Santa boots for decoration?
These decorative boots can often be found at craft stores.
How many calories are in one Festive Santa Helper Cupcake?
Each cupcake contains approximately 300 calories.
What is the fat content per cupcake?
There are 10 grams of fat in each cupcake serving.
How many carbohydrates are in each serving?
Each cupcake contains 50 grams of carbohydrates.
How much protein is provided per cupcake?
There is 1 gram of protein per cupcake.
Is this recipe suitable for kids?
Yes, it is a fun and festive baking project that is perfect for children.
What holiday occasion is best for these cupcakes?
These are ideal for Christmas parties, holiday gatherings, and festive celebrations.
What kind of cupcake liners should be used?
The recipe suggests using large cupcake liners to line the muffin tin.
Do I need to wait for the cupcakes to cool before decorating?
Yes, ensure the cupcakes are completely cooled before spreading the frosting.
Are the black Santa boots edible?
No, the instructions specify using plastic black Santa boots, which are for decoration only.
What speed should the mixer be set to?
The batter should be mixed on medium speed.
What are the primary flavor notes of this dessert?
The cupcakes feature a sweet yellow cake base with a hint of almond extract.
How many cupcakes does this specific recipe yield?
Based on the 6 plastic boots and batter volume, the recipe yields approximately 6 large cupcakes.
Can I use vanilla extract instead of almond extract?
While almond extract is specified for a unique taste, vanilla can be used as a substitute.
What is the main entity of this recipe?
The main entity is a festive holiday cupcake decorated to look like Santa's helpers.
How should the white frosting be applied?
The white frosting should be piped in a ring around the top edge of the red frosting base.