The recipe for my most-loved and easy-to-make chocolate cupcake is down below. I make this cake for all of my fun decorated cupcakes, including Christmas Tree Cupcakes and Snowman Cupcakes, which are also perfect as wintertime treats. You can make cupcakes from scratch, or use a box mix. Whichever is easier for you is fine. Polar Bear Paw Cupcakes are a wonderful option when you want to make cupcakes in the winter but you don’t want them to be specifically holiday-themed. Make these for a kid’s birthday party (particularly if you have a child who loves animals!) or as a snow day treat. You’ll love this recipe for Polar Bear Cupcakes because it is super simple. There are many polar bear cake recipes out there, but this one is easier because it doesn’t require a piping bag or any special decorating skills. These bear cupcakes are impressive without being complicated.
Key Ingredients
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Chocolate Cupcakes: Please see the recipe card for the list of ingredients and instructions for making my famous chocolate cupcakes. You can also use a box cake mix or store-bought undecorated cupcakes to create these polar bar cakes.
Vanilla Frosting: Pick up a can of frosting at the store, or make a simple buttercream by mixing together 1.5 cups softened butter, 5.5 cups powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Use a hand held or a standing mixer for this.York Peppermint Patties: I love these minty chocolate candy bars! Their round shape creates the pads of the bear paws. If you aren’t a fan, you can use Oreos instead. Chocolate Covered Raisins: Dark chocolate raisins will better match the color of the peppermint patties, so look for those when you’re shopping. These will be the toes! If you prefer, you can use dark brown M&Ms instead. Coconut: The furry topping for these cupcakes is made from sweetened, shredded coconut. Place it in a small bowl so you can easily dip the frosted cupcakes in it.
How to Decorate Polar Bar Cupcakes
Start by making chocolate cupcakes using the recipe below. The cupcakes are ready when a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake, comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely before decorating. These easy to decorate cupcakes are fun to make. Let the kids help you make them for a fun afternoon activity! © Little Sunny Kitchen
