Buddy the Elf Inspired Cupcakes
Servings Prep Time
22cupcakes 15minutes
Cook Time
21minutes
Servings Prep Time
22cupcakes 15minutes
Cook Time
21minutes
Instructions
Cupcake Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pan with paper cupcake liners.
  2. Using a hand mixer, beat cake mix, butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
  3. Scoop batter into prepared cupcake pan, filling 3/4 of the way.
  4. Bake for 21 minutes, or until toothpick is inserted & comes out clean.
Decorating Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer, combine butter, cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste. Mix on medium until well combined. If you notice your frosting is clumpy, you can add up to 2 tablespoons more heavy whipping cream.
  2. Continue to mix until stiff and creamy.
  3. Add prepared frosting to piping bag, fitted with #3 tip. You can also use a plastic sandwich bag with the corner snipped off, if needed!
  4. Use the piping bag to make spaghetti on cooled cupcakes. Long squiggles criss-crossing the cupcake will give the appearance of spaghetti noodles. Pile them high!
  5. Decorate with M&M candies and Christmas sprinkles. Top with mini marshmallows!