Today we have a great tutorial on the blog for Funky Father Christmas Cupcakes. It's always fun coming up with new and fun ideas for the kids at Christmas. I am a big fan of reindeer and Rudolf treats and I also love Santa treats and Christmas tree treats.
I really do hope you like these Father Christmas cupcakes and enjoy decorating these cupcakes for the kids, with the kids, or for an upcoming Christmas party.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Easy to Make: Simple decorating techniques make these cupcakes a breeze to prepare, even for beginner bakers.
- Deliciously Moist: The cupcakes themselves are soft, fluffy, and packed with flavor, making them a treat everyone will love.
- Great for Parties: These jolly cupcakes are perfect for holiday parties, school events, or any festive gathering.
🥚Ingredients
- white frosting
- mini chocolate chips
- mini marshmallows
- red sprinkles
- red M&M's
- shredded coconut
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Cake Base: Use your favorite chocolate or vanilla cake mix, or opt for gluten-free flour to accommodate dietary preferences.
- Frosting: If white frosting isn't preferred, cream cheese or whipped coconut cream can be used for a different flavor.
- Hat Decoration: For a colorful twist, use colored sugar sprinkles instead of red.
🔪Making the Father Christmas Cupcakes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a 12 cup cupcake pan with liners.
Prepare the cake mix according to directions. Pour into the cupcake pan.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Let cool.
Pipe the white frosting onto the cupcakes
Place 5 mini marshmallows in a row on the cupcake to create the brim of the Santa hat.
Sprinkle the red sprinkles above the mini marshmallows to create the Santa hat. Place a mini marshmallow on top.
Place 2 mini chocolate chips under the brim of the hat for eyes and a red M&M for a nose.
Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use mini marshmallows to create the brim and pom-pom of Santa's hat; their size and shape are perfect for this design.
- Gently press mini chocolate chips into the frosting to form Santa's eyes and a red M&M for the nose before the frosting sets.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle shredded coconut around the base of the hat to resemble snow.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve alongside Funky Father Christmas Cupcakes:
- Mini Fruit Kabobs: Skewer strawberries, grapes, and pineapple for a refreshing contrast to the sweet cupcakes.
- Cheese and Cracker Platter: Offer a selection of cheeses with whole-grain crackers to balance the sweetness and provide savory options.
- Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries: Fresh strawberries dipped in dark or white chocolate add a touch of elegance and pair well with the cupcakes.
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Funky Father Christmas Cupcakes
Ingredients
- White Frosting
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Mini Marshmallows
- Red Sprinkles
- Red M&Ms
- Shredded Coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare the cake mix according to directions. Pour into the cupcake pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Let cool.
- Pipe the white frosting onto the cupcakes.
- Place 5 mini marshmallows in a row on the cupcake to create the brim of the Santa hat.
- Sprinkle the red sprinkles above the mini marshmallows to create the Santa hat. Place a mini marshmallow on top.
- Place 2 mini chocolate chips under the brim of the hat for eyes and a red M&M for a nose. Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!
Notes
- Use mini marshmallows to create the brim and pom-pom of Santa's hat; their size and shape are perfect for this design.
- Gently press mini chocolate chips into the frosting to form Santa's eyes and a red M&M for the nose before the frosting sets.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle shredded coconut around the base of the hat to resemble snow.
Yummy!! Loving the festivity, would definitely go down a treat in my home.
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These Santa cupcakes look so cute!
These are so cute!! I love the glazed look of the icing <3
Adorable. My kids would love to get involved in the decorating. So fun!
oh it's great to cook and decorate cupcakes with kids.
These are so cute! My daughter is EXTREMELY into Christmas this year, and I'm sure she would absoultely love to try these out!
oh us too. It is such an exciting time of year.