Gnome Cupcakes

hand holding up a gnome cupcake with a strawberry hat

Scrumptious vanilla cupcakes topped with sweet frosting and fresh strawberries make for a festive gnome-themed holiday treat that's adorable and absolutely delicious!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 50

Servings cupcakes

Calories 185kcal

Author Sara

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 ¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter softened
1 ⅓ cups granulated white sugar
3 egg whites and 1 whole egg
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk

For the Frosting:

1 ¼ cups butter softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2-3 cups powdered sugar

Additional Ingredients for Garnish:

36 medium strawberries tops cut off
36 pink Skittles

Instructions

For the Cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Prepare a mini cupcake pan by lining it with mini cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, add flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat sugar, butter, and eggs.
Add vanilla extract and beat again.
Add half of the dry ingredients and half of the milk to sugar mixture. Beat until combined.
Add remaining dry ingredients and remaining milk and beat again until smooth.
Fill cupcake liners ¾ full with batter.
Bake for 10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting.

For the Frosting:

Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth. (If too thick, add a little bit of milk. If too thin, add a little bit more powdered sugar.)

Assembling the Cupcakes:

Using a knife, frost each cupcake, creating the beard of your gnome.
Gently press a strawberry into the frosting for the hat.
Finally, press a Skittle into the frosting for the nose.

Notes

To store, place your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To freeze, place in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to a month. Make sure to freeze them without frosting or strawberries, as they will not thaw properly.
Feel free to change up the flavor of the cake that you use.

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