Red Velvet Holiday Elf Cupcakes

Health score
4%
Red Velvet Holiday Elf Cupcakes
140 min.
24
627kcal

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Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these delightful Red Velvet Holiday Elf Cupcakes! Perfect for festive gatherings, these whimsical treats are not only a feast for the eyes but also a deliciously rich dessert that will leave your guests craving more. With their vibrant red color and charming elf design, these cupcakes are sure to be the star of your holiday dessert table.

Imagine the joy on your loved ones' faces as they bite into these moist red velvet cupcakes, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Each cupcake is adorned with playful decorations, including apricot ears, colorful fruit roll-up hats, and cheerful gumdrop noses. The combination of flavors and textures creates a delightful experience that captures the spirit of the season.

Whether you're hosting a holiday party, baking for a family gathering, or simply looking to indulge in some festive fun, these cupcakes are the perfect choice. They are easy to make and can be a fun activity to do with kids or friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the holiday baking begin! These Red Velvet Holiday Elf Cupcakes are not just a treat; they are a celebration of the joy and magic of the holiday season.

Ingredients

  • container cream cheese frosting 
  • 24  apricot dried halved
  •  eggs 
  •  fruit (from 5-oz box)
  • box chocolate cake mix 
  • 24 small gumdrops red cut in half
  • oz chocolate icing red
  • oz food coloring red
  • 48  semi chocolate chips 
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pans).
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  3. In large bowl, beat cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full).
  4. Bake and cool completely as directed on box for cupcakes.
  5. Frost cupcakes with frosting, reserving 1 tablespoon frosting.
  6. Place one apricot half on each side of cupcakes for ears.
  7. Cut each fruit snack into 4 triangles.
  8. Place 1 triangle on top of each cupcake, folding pointed end over to form hat. Attach 1 gumdrop half to pointed end of each hat using reserved frosting. Use remaining gumdrop halves for nose, and chocolate chips for eyes. Pipe mouth with red decorator frosting. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories627kcal
Protein3.78%
Fat42.78%
Carbs53.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.43
Glycemic Load
6.36
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.915217492891%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.27mg
Epicatechin
0.82mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:627.1kcal
31.35%
Fat:30.51g
46.94%
Saturated Fat:14.39g
89.91%
Carbohydrates:85.75g
28.58%
Net Carbohydrates:78.3g
28.47%
Sugar:63.51g
70.56%
Cholesterol:23.82mg
7.94%
Sodium:221.59mg
9.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:51.1mg
17.03%
Protein:6.07g
12.14%
Copper:0.91mg
45.41%
Manganese:0.85mg
42.58%
Fiber:7.45g
29.81%
Magnesium:118.53mg
29.63%
Iron:5.12mg
28.45%
Phosphorus:229.41mg
22.94%
Potassium:593.35mg
16.95%
Vitamin A:686.31IU
13.73%
Selenium:8.99µg
12.84%
Zinc:1.87mg
12.47%
Vitamin K:12.91µg
12.3%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.34%
Calcium:76.56mg
7.66%
Vitamin E:1.14mg
7.57%
Vitamin B3:1.44mg
7.2%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.45%
Folate:17.59µg
4.4%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.71%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.28%
Vitamin C:2.56mg
3.1%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.5%