Buddy The Elf Cupcakes
Spread festive cheer with these adorable and delicious Buddy the Elf Cupcakes. These colorful treats are perfect for any occasion and are guaranteed to bring joy to all who taste them.
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 1 box cake mix (16 oz)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup sour cream
Maple Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Additional Toppings
- 1 drop yellow food coloring
- Colorful mini marshmallows
- Pop tart bites
- Mini M&M’s
Instructions
Cupcake Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- Combine cake mix, eggs, milk, melted butter, and sour cream until smooth. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes until golden and let cool.
Frosting and Toppings
- Prepare maple frosting by mixing softened butter, maple syrup, maple extract, salt, and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Add yellow food coloring to the frosting and pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
- Decorate with pop tart bites, Mini M&M’s, and colorful marshmallows.
Notes
Feel free to customize the cupcake toppings to suit your preferences.