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Reindeer Cupcakes Party: 12 Festive Ideas for Celebration

Reindeer Cupcakes Party

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Deliciously festive Reindeer Cupcakes made with rich chocolate sponge, creamy fudge frosting, and fun holiday decorations like pretzel antlers and red candy noses—perfect for Christmas parties and baking with kids.

Ingredients

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  • 200g unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 200g light brown soft sugar
  • 150g self-raising flour
  • 50g cocoa powder
  • 4 medium eggs
  • 350g icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 75ml evaporated milk
  • 12 pretzels (halved for antlers)
  • 12 red M&Ms or Smarties (for noses)
  • 12 sets of edible eyes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (160ºC fan) and prepare 12 muffin cases in a cupcake tray.
  2. Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, flour, and cocoa powder. Beat until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cases and bake for 20–22 minutes.
  5. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. To make the frosting, beat butter until soft and creamy.
  7. Add icing sugar and cocoa powder and mix slowly to avoid splashing.
  8. Add vanilla extract and slowly pour in evaporated milk, mixing until smooth.
  9. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes using your favorite piping tip.
  10. Add two pretzel halves as antlers, place red M&Ms as noses, and stick on edible eyes to complete the reindeer look.

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