You can make cupcakes to imitate elf faces, snow faces, snowman, reindeer and/or Christmas trains. The most interesting bit about these cupcakes is that you do no have to stick to only one design. You can have some with a reindeer topping, others with smiley snow faces and yet others with Santa Claus! Also, make your cupcakes in accordance to the age of your guests.
For kids, snowman, reindeer and Santa Claus cupcakes will be fascinating enough. For teenagers Christmas ornate cupcakes, snowball and Silent Night cupcakes will be a real thrill. Plus, they can participate in decorating. Adults will find the German Christmas gingerbread, almond cupcakes with orange icing and Christmas cappuccino chocolate cupcakes irresistible. Have Christmas tree cupcakes for the whole crowd.
Throw in toppings which you think will enhance the flavor of your cakes. If it’s the first time you are making cupcakes, follow a basic cupcake recipe. But overall, they are easy to bake and lots of fun too. You can add some cocoa to make chocolate cupcakes, and for an even richer taste use nutmeg or ground ginger.
Generally for kids, the fluids to add are fruit juice, milk and vanilla. With adults, you can play around that some more - add some lime and Tequila and you will have little Margarita cupcakes. You can also use chili flakes. Your creativity should come alive here. All the flavors used when making regular cake can be used for Christmas cupcakes. However, as with most things, moderation is key. A good Christmas cupcake is one whose flavors blend perfectly. The vanilla taste, for instance, should not stand out more than the rest of the flavors.
Here is why you should give cupcakes a try during Christmas:
As mentioned earlier, they are super easy to make. With a box of cake mix you will be good to go. Boost your success by following either of the numerous cupcake recipes on the internet (a simple search will unearth a good number of these) or from a good cookbook.
They present a great family bonding time as everyone in the family can join the fun that is decorating them.
They are a perfect gift to present or send to friends. With cupcakes on the ready, you will always have something to give guests who drop in or those who are in too much of a hurry to wait for the real celebrations.