Description
Delicious cupcakes that resemble festive snow globes, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Edible figurines or decorations (snowmen, trees, etc.)
- Clear plastic globes or gelatin bubbles
- Edible glitter or powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
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Mix the Cupcake Batter: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
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Bake the Cupcakes: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
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Prepare the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract. Add milk as needed to achieve a spreadable consistency.
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Decorate the Cupcakes: Once cupcakes are cool, pipe frosting onto each cupcake, creating a dome shape. Place edible figurines or decorations on top of the frosting. Carefully cover each cupcake with a clear plastic globe or gelatin bubble. Lightly dust with edible glitter or powdered sugar to mimic snow.
Notes
- Make sure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Customize the snow globe decorations to fit different themes or holidays.
- If using gelatin bubbles, prepare them a day in advance for best results.
- Store in a cool, dry place to maintain the structure of the snow globe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake