Whimsical Gnome Cupcakes
A delightful batch of Gnome Cupcakes, featuring fluffy vanilla bases decorated like adorable little gnomes, perfect for holiday gatherings, kids’ activities, and whimsical winter desserts.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
For Decoration
- Vanilla or cream cheese frosting
- Food coloring red, green, or festive colors
- Round candies for noses
- Sprinkles for beards
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Beat softened butter and sugar for about 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla until smooth.
- Add half the dry mixture, then the milk, then the rest of the dry mixture; mix until smooth and thick.
- Fill liners ⅔ full and bake for 18–20 minutes, then cool for 20 minutes.
- Tint frosting in red or green for hats and keep some white for beards; chill briefly if too soft.
- Pipe the hat, add a candy nose, and use white frosting or sprinkles to create the beard.