MICKEY MOUSE CHRISTMAS CUPCAKES
These Mickey Mouse Christmas Cupcakes are festive, fun, and perfect for holiday parties. With rich chocolate flavour, creamy frosting, and cute Mickey ears, they're a magical treat for Disney fans of all ages during the holiday season.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- ½ teaspoon peppermint or vanilla extract
- Red and green food coloring optional
For Decoration:
- Mini chocolate sandwich cookies for Mickey ears
- Holiday sprinkles
- Red cupcake liners
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 red cupcake liners.
Make Cupcake Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and both sugars. Add oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and combined.
Bake:
- Divide batter evenly into liners. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before decorating.
Prepare Frosting:
- Beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in cream and extract. Add food coloring if desired.
Decorate:
- Frost each cupcake and press two mini cookies into the top for ears. Add sprinkles for holiday flair.
Notes
Make Ahead:
Cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored unfrosted in an airtight container. Customizing the Theme:
Swap sprinkles or food colors to match other holidays or character themes. Serving Suggestions:
Great for holiday parties, Christmas movie nights, or Disney-themed celebrations. Storage Tips:
Store in a sealed container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.
Cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored unfrosted in an airtight container. Customizing the Theme:
Swap sprinkles or food colors to match other holidays or character themes. Serving Suggestions:
Great for holiday parties, Christmas movie nights, or Disney-themed celebrations. Storage Tips:
Store in a sealed container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.