cupcakes – Better HouseKeeper https://betterhousekeeper.com Your ultimate source for housekeeping, cleaning hacks, decorating ideas, diy projects, recipes, and more! Sun, 15 Jan 2023 10:37:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Devil’s Food Reindeer Cupcakes With Peppermint Buttercream Topped With Crushed Candy Canes https://betterhousekeeper.com/2014/12/15/devils-food-reindeer-cupcakes-with-peppermint-buttercream-topped-with-crushed-candy-canes/ https://betterhousekeeper.com/2014/12/15/devils-food-reindeer-cupcakes-with-peppermint-buttercream-topped-with-crushed-candy-canes/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2014 13:42:36 +0000 http://betterhousekeeper.com/?p=2742 These adorable reindeer cupcakes are a festive must-have for your dessert tray this holiday season!

These reindeer cupcakes are so easy to make, and we’re sure your kids would love to help out with making them and eating them of course! You can use a boxed Devil’s Food cake mix to save on time, which means the cupcakes will be on the table in no time flat! The reindeer antlers are made from chocolate-covered pretzels, the cupcakes are topped with peppermint buttercream and crushed candy canes.

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Devil’s Food Reindeer Cupcakes With Peppermint Buttercream Topped With Crushed Candy Canes

Serves 18
Delicious cupcakes that will be a hit with the kids this holiday season!
Chocolate Cupcakes Ingredients
  1. 7 tbsp cocoa powder
  2. 1 tbsp instant coffee powder
  3. ½ cup brown sugar
  4. 250 ml boiling water
  5. 125 g butter (room temperature)
  6. ⅔ cup caster sugar
  7. 2 tsp vanilla extract
  8. 2 eggs (room temperature)
  9. 1⅔ cups plain flour
  10. ½ tsp baking powder
  11. ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
Peppermint Buttercream Ingredients
  1. 160 g butter, softened
  2. 4-5 cups icing sugar
  3. 1 tsp peppermint extract
  4. a dash of milk if needed
Cupcake Decorations Ingredients
  1. 100 g dark chocolate melts
  2. salted pretzels (large)
  3. candy canes

 

Instructions

 

Chocolate Cupcakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 180 C and line a 2″x12″ muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Stir cocoa powder, coffee and brown sugar in a bowl. Pour over boiling water and whisk. Set aside.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add in vanilla.
  4. Add in eggs one at a time.
  5. Add in flour slowly, along with baking powder.
  6. Pour in coffee/cocoa mixture and mix well.
  7. Spoon mixture into prepared muffin tins and fill approximately ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Cupcakes will spring back when touched when they’re finished.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool slightly in the tin before placing them on a wire rack to cool completely.
Peppermint Buttercream
  1. Place butter in a large bowl and mix until smooth.
  2. Gradually add in icing sugar and mix for 3-5 minutes until smooth.
  3. Add in peppermint extract and a dash of milk. The mixture should be spreadable consistency.
  4. Spoon mixture into icing bag with a nozzle attached (or you can just snip off the corner of the bag) and ice the cupcakes.
Decorations
  1. Melt chocolate in the microwave and stir until smooth.
  2. Dip the broken pretzel pieces into chocolate and allow excess to drip off. Place the pretzels on wax paper so the chocolate can harden.
  3. Crush the candy canes in a plastic bag using a rolling pin.
  4. Stick the pretzels into the cupcakes and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

 

Photos: Love Swah.

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These snowy cupcakes are a must for your dessert tray this Christmas! They’re really easy to make since you can use cake mix and ready-made frosting. Give them a try and we’re sure that you’ll have the most unique cupcakes on the block!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Easy Snowy Tree Cupcakes1What You’ll Need:

1) A box of white cake mix

2) 2 containers white frosting

3) Cupcake liners

4) 2 bags of cocoa candy melts

5) 1 bag white candy melts (you can also use white chocolate)

6) Sparkling sugar

7) Granulated sugar

8) Ziploc bags

9) Sheet protectors

10) Tree clip art (there’s tonnes on Google!)

11) Cooking spray

Step #1:

Print out your tree clip art, making several copies of it on one page before printing. Insert your printed clip art into a sheet protector. Grease with a spritz of cooking spray.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Easy Snowy Tree Cupcakes2Step #2:

Melt the brown candy melts in the microwave. Place the melted candy melts in a Ziploc bag and snip off the corner. Pipe the candy melts along the tree design until the image is filled. Don’t worry about it being perfect!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Easy Snowy Tree Cupcakes3Step #3:

Leave the trees to harden. During this time, bake your cupcakes according to package directions.

Step #4:

When the trees have hardened, it’s time to add the snow! Melt the white candy melts and place them in a Ziploc bag, snipping off the corner. Pipe the candy melts randomly on the branches.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Easy Snowy Tree Cupcakes4Step #5:

Before the candy melts have hardened, sprinkle the white areas with sparkling sugar. Allow the candy melts to harden completely.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Easy Snowy Tree Cupcakes6Step #6:

Frost your cooled cupcakes with white frosting and dip them into the sparkling sugar and granulated sugar mixed in a small bowl.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Easy Snowy Tree Cupcakes7Step #7:

Remove the chocolate tree carefully from the sheet protector. Insert the tree into the frosting on the cupcake. If the tree needs extra support, you can insert a toothpick into the cupcake to hold it up.

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]]> https://betterhousekeeper.com/2014/12/12/let-it-snow-let-it-snow-let-it-snow-easy-snowy-tree-cupcakes/feed/ 0 You’ve Got to Try These Yummy Desserts Made from Cereal! https://betterhousekeeper.com/2014/07/03/youve-got-to-try-these-yummy-desserts-made-from-cereal/ https://betterhousekeeper.com/2014/07/03/youve-got-to-try-these-yummy-desserts-made-from-cereal/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2014 15:32:41 +0000 http://betterhousekeeper.com/?p=1536 Who knew cereal could be made into tasty desserts? It can, and boy does it taste good! We’ve got 10 easy dessert recipes that you’ve got to try!

Cereal isn’t just for breakfast anymore! You can make tonnes of tasty desserts with it! Cakes, donuts, cereal bars, the list goes on! We’ve rounded up 10 of the best cereal dessert recipes you won’t want to miss!

1. Cereal-Topped Donuts

These donuts are perfect for a brunch dessert that is sure to satisfy kids and adults alike! Top them with your favorite cereal and a vanilla glaze.

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Recipe here.

2. Magically Delicious No-Bake Ice Box Pie

This magical pie is made with a Lucky Charms crust, cream cheese, whipped cream, and marshmallow fluff. Perfect for a kid’s party, this whimsical pie will have everyone reaching for seconds!

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Recipe here.

3. Court-side Crunch 7 Layer Bars

These crunchy bars are full of pretzels, peanuts, dried cranberries, rice cereal, and Reeses Peanut Butter Cups. All the ingredients are then topped with condensed milk and baked in the oven. Keep these tasty bars on hand for school snacks, or eat them during the big game!

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Recipe here.

4. Rice Krispie Treat Cupcakes

These Rice Krispie cupcakes are so adorable, they would be perfect to serve at a birthday party, or a baby shower! Check out the recipe that only requires a few simple ingredients!

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Recipe here.

5. Frosted Flakes Macarons

Although it doesn’t look like it, these Macarons are made of Frosted Flakes! They look complicated, but are super easy to make! Don’t forget the buttercream center – it’s to die for!

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Recipe here.

6. Fiber One Crunchy Fudge Cookies

This delicious cookie is made with a brownie mix and high-fibre cereal. If you’d like a dessert that’s more on the healthy side, this is for you!

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Recipe here.

7. Rice Krispie Treat S’mores

These S’mores have a tasty marshmallow filling, and are made in only a few easy steps. Made in less than an hour, it’s the perfect last-minute dessert for any occasion!

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Recipe here.

8. Puppy Chow Krispie Treats

Rice Krispies, peanut butter, marshmallows, and chocolate chips come together in this irresistible treat. This recipe requires no baking, making it a snap to prepare.

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Recipe here.

9. Lucky Charms Ice Cream

If dry cereal desserts aren’t your thing, this one is for you! This homemade ice cream is great for hot summer days with the kids.

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Recipe here.

10. Nutella Crunch Ice Cream Cake

There’s nothing better than adding Nutella to desserts, and cereal desserts are no exception. This ice cream cake is great for get-togethers or a party when you want a no-fuss dessert. Can you believe this whole cake is made with only 3 ingredients?!

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Recipe here.

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