Name: Gnome Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: PT-483888H41M12S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box vanilla or chocolate cake mix (or homemade recipe); Eggs, oil, and water (as directed on the cake mix box, or use your own ingredients for homemade); 1 batch buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade); Food coloring (optional); Sugar cones (for the hats); Mini marshmallows (for the beards); Candy eyes; Fruit leather or fondant (for the noses); Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)

Gnome Cupcakes

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These Gnome Cupcakes are a whimsical and delightful treat, perfect for any celebration. Featuring a soft cupcake base topped with creamy buttercream frosting, each one is adorned with playful decorations like sugar cone hats, mini marshmallow beards, and candy eyes. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any fun baking project, these cupcakes are as delicious as they are charming!

Author: Janet
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40–45 minutes
Yield: 12 cupcakes
Category: Dessert, Cupcakes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

1 box vanilla or chocolate cake mix (or homemade recipe)
Eggs, oil, and water (as directed on the cake mix box, or use your own ingredients for homemade)

For the Frosting:

1 batch buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Food coloring (optional)

For Decorating the Gnomes:

Sugar cones (for the hats)
Mini marshmallows (for the beards)
Candy eyes
Fruit leather or fondant (for the noses)
Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)

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Instructions

Bake the Cupcakes: Preheat the oven and line a cupcake tin with paper liners. Prepare the cake mix and divide the batter among the liners. Bake as per the instructions and let them cool completely.
Make the Frosting: Tint store-bought frosting with food coloring or prepare homemade buttercream by beating softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
Assemble the Gnome Hats: Dip sugar cone tips into colored frosting and decorate with sprinkles or glitter. Let them dry.
Create the Gnome Faces: Spread a thin layer of white frosting on each cupcake. Place a mini marshmallow on top for the beard, then add candy eyes. Cut small fruit leather or fondant triangles for noses.
Add the Hats: Attach the decorated sugar cones to the cupcakes using extra frosting as "glue."
Serve and Enjoy: Once assembled, arrange the cupcakes on a platter and enjoy!

Notes

Store cupcakes separately from decorations until ready to serve for the freshest presentation.
Customize decorations for different seasons or celebrations (e.g., Christmas, Halloween).
To make mini versions, use a mini cupcake pan.

Find it online: https://recipesbyjanet.com/gnome-cupcakes/