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. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they promise to be the center of attention on any dessert table. Whip up these enchanting treats and bring joy to your festive festivities!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For an extra minty flavor, increase the peppermint extract to taste. Add crushed candy canes on top for added crunch. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.