cupcake batter mixed into large bowl

Mix the cupcake ingredients into a large bowl. Pour the batter into the cupcake liners until they are about 3/4 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes.

cupcake batter poured into cupcake liners in cupcake tin
piped frosting onto reindeer cupcakes

Prepare the frosting while the cupcakes bake. After they have cooled completely, pipe the frosting on top of the cupcakes.