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Close-up of a Gnome Cupcake with vibrant frosting.

Gnome Cupcakes

Delight in these adorable Gnome Cupcakes! Perfect for any occasion, these sweet treats will bring joy to your celebrations! 🧁✨
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cupcake tin For baking the cupcakes.
  • 1 Mixing bowls For combining ingredients.
  • 1 Whisk For mixing dry and wet ingredients.
  • 1 Spoon For filling cupcake liners.
  • 1 Wire rack For cooling the cupcakes.

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour Essential for structure and texture.
  • 1 cup Sugar Adds sweetness and moisture.
  • 1 tsp Baking powder Helps the cupcakes rise.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Enhances overall flavor.

Wet Ingredients

  • 0.5 cups Unsalted butter Provides richness.
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Adds aroma and flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Milk Keeps the batter moist.
  • as needed drops Food coloring For vibrant colors.
  • as needed amount Fondant For gnome decorations.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather your ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners and set aside.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Combine the Wet Ingredients

  • In another bowl, mix unsalted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures

  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix!

Add Color and Flavor

  • Fold in mini chocolate chips and a few drops of food coloring to create a fun, vibrant batter.

Fill the Cupcake Liners

  • Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full to allow for rising.

Bake to Perfection

  • Place the cupcake tin in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool Down

  • Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frost and Decorate

  • Once cooled, frost with your favorite buttercream or cream cheese frosting. Get creative with decorations to make them look like adorable gnomes!

Enjoy Your Gnome Cupcakes!

  • Share with friends and family, or keep them all to yourself—no judgment here!
Keyword cupcakes, gnome, dessert