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North Pole Sprinkle Cupcakes

These festive North Pole cupcakes are soft vanilla-sour-cream treats topped with fluffy frosting, sparkling sugar “snow,” and a charming candy cane pole. Perfect for holiday parties, baking with kids, or adding a whimsical touch to your Christmas dessert table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Baked Goods, Dessert, Holiday Treats, Kids Friendly, Party Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt fine sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream full fat
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 4-6 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
  • 12 candy canes
  • 1/4 cup sanding sugar white or clear
  • holiday sprinkles optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in vanilla and eggs one at a time.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients, then fold in sour cream until smooth.
  5. Fill liners almost full and bake for 20–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth and pipeable.
  7. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and dust with sanding sugar.
  8. Insert candy cane into each cupcake and decorate with sprinkles or toppers.

Notes

For best results, ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting. Adjust cream in frosting gradually for the perfect piping consistency.