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Red Velvet Santa Hat Cupcakes

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Red Velvet Santa Hat Cupcakes are festive holiday treats made with rich red velvet cupcakes, topped with creamy frosting and fresh strawberries to resemble Santa hats. Fun to decorate and even better to eat!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel or liquid)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp white vinegar
  • 8 oz cream cheese or 1/2 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 12 fresh strawberries, hulled
  • Extra frosting for decorating the strawberry tips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat sugar and oil until well combined. Add eggs, buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar. Mix well.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  5. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18–22 minutes. Let cool completely.
  6. For frosting, beat cream cheese or butter with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  7. Pipe a swirl of frosting on each cupcake.
  8. Top each with a hulled strawberry (pointed side up) and add a small dollop of frosting on the tip to finish the Santa hat.

Notes

  • Use vanilla cupcakes as a base for a different flavor profile.
  • Add peppermint extract to the frosting for a holiday twist.
  • Dip strawberries in sanding sugar for sparkle.
  • Make mini versions with smaller strawberries and cupcake liners.
  • Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before decorating to prevent frosting from melting.

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