Description
These whimsical Gnome Cupcakes are perfect for holiday parties or kids’ themed events. With a cone hat, marshmallow nose, and fluffy frosting beard, these adorable treats will bring a touch of magic to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes:
- 1 box vanilla or chocolate cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as required)
Frosting:
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red gel food coloring
- White frosting (for beards)
Decorations:
- Small sugar cones or waffle cones (for hats)
- Mini marshmallows or M&M’s (for noses)
- Optional sprinkles or decorations
Instructions
- Prepare Cupcakes: Follow package instructions to prepare and bake cupcakes. Let cool.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat until smooth.
- Color Frosting: Color most frosting red for hats, leave some white for beards.
- Decorate Cupcakes: Frost each cupcake, place a cone on top for the hat. Pipe white frosting for the beard. Add nose and decorate hats. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Use gel coloring for vibrant red frosting.
- Consider using chocolate kisses or candy hats.
- Perfect for holiday parties, birthdays, or themed events.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
