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Santa Belt Cupcakes

4.91 from 11 votes
Angela SellariBy Angela Sellari
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During the month leading up to Christmas, there are so many get togethers and parties that it can be hard to think of what goodie you are going to bring to the next one. If you are wondering what Christmas treat to take, I have one that is so cute and everyone will be talking about. Make these simple Santa Belt Cupcakes.

A Santa Belt Cupcake with red sprinkles, white frosting, a black belt, and buttons.

These cupcakes are simple to decorate and need nothing more than a pipping bag and small piping tip to make.

If you are new to using a piping bag and tip, this is a great recipe to start with because it is just simply squeezing the bag to force the icing out. I love this piping bag and tip set because it has everything you need for this cupcake and just about any other you will find online. If you don’t want to use a reusable bag with tips, you can also fold parchment paper into a bag or use a baggie with the tip cut. These are both harder methods and people tend to get frustrated the first few times they do them.

Ingredients:

  • package cake mix for 12 cupcakes
  • white frosting
  • black icing
  • red sugar sprinkles

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2: Line a 12 cup cupcake pan with liners.

Step 3: Prepare the cake mix according to directions. Pour into the cupcake pan.

Step 4: Bake for 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Step 5: Let cool.

Step 6: You can use this Betty Crocker Cupcake Frosting for easy piping or regular white frosting.

Step 7: Pipe the white frosting onto the cupcakes.

Step 8: Fill a small bowl with red sugar sprinkles. Dip the top of the cupcake in the sprinkles making sure it’s completely covered.

Step 9: Use the white frosting to make a circle on the cupcake.

Step 10: Pipe the black icing in a horizontal line in the center of the cupcake for a belt.

Piping black icing in a horizontal line for the belt on a Santa Belt Cupcake.

Step 11: Pipe 2 buttons above the belt and 2 below.

Piping black buttons onto Santa Belt Cupcakes, above and below the belt.
Santa Belt Cupcake with red sprinkles, black belt, and white buckle.

Santa Belt Cupcakes

Angela Sellari
Bake up adorable Santa Belt Cupcakes! This festive Christmas recipe features bright red sprinkles, fluffy white frosting, and a charming black belt design.
4.91 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Cooling Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 193 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package cake mix for 12 cupcakes
  • 0.5 cup white frosting
  • 0.5 cup black icing
  • Red sugar sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a 12 cup cupcake pan with liners.
  • Prepare the cake mix according to directions. Pour into the cupcake pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  • Let cool.
  • You can use this
    Betty Crocker Cupcake Frosting for easy piping or regular white frosting.
  • Pipe the white frosting onto the cupcakes.
    Piping white frosting onto Santa Belt cupcakes.
  • Fill a small bowl with red sugar sprinkles. Dip the top of the cupcake in the sprinkles making sure it’s completely covered.
    Santa Belt Cupcakes dipped in red sugar sprinkles.
  • Use the white frosting to make a circle on the cupcake.
    Santa Belt Cupcakes topped with red sprinkles and white frosting circles.
  • Pipe the black icing in a horizontal line in the center of the cupcake for a belt.
    Piping black icing in a horizontal line for the belt on a Santa Belt Cupcake.
  • Pipe 2 buttons above the belt and 2 below.
    Piping black buttons onto Santa Belt Cupcakes, above and below the belt.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 158mgFiber: 0.3g
Keyword Santa Belt Cupcakes
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About Angela SellariContent Creation & Editing

Angela is the founder of About A Mom and currently acts as a content creator and editor-in-chief for the About A Mom Team. She has been a professional blogger for over 10 years. Angela has appeared in numerous TV segments, advertising campaigns and her work has been featured by many top publications. She lives in Tampa, Florida.

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Published: Dec 7, 2017 | Updated: May 17, 2026
4.91 from 11 votes (3 ratings without comment)

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  1. Rosie says

    Posted on 12/7 at 11:46 AM

    5 stars
    This is the first time I’ve ever seen a Santa belt cupcake, and how adorable!!! and oooh so easy, too. I’m not too good at the decorating part, but this I can do!! These are a must!

    Reply
  2. Joni Mason says

    Posted on 12/7 at 7:36 PM

    5 stars
    These are just TOO cute! I love that tey are simple enough to make that my grandson can help! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Melissa Storms says

    Posted on 12/8 at 8:14 AM

    These are really cute and I think even I can do them. Thanks for sharing the instructions..

    Reply
  4. Julie Wood says

    Posted on 12/8 at 9:23 AM

    5 stars
    I want to make these cupcakes and take to work and share at our Holiday party. And your Santa Belt cupcakes turned out so good!

    Reply
  5. shelly peterson says

    Posted on 12/8 at 4:35 PM

    Love the cupcakes, they are so cute. My grandsons love to help bake.

    Reply
  6. Janet W. says

    Posted on 12/9 at 8:43 AM

    This is such a cute idea! My grandsons love to eat cupcakes and would love this adorable design!

    Reply
  7. Sarah L says

    Posted on 12/9 at 9:02 PM

    5 stars
    I bet these would be a big hit at a party I’m going to.

    Reply
  8. Anita Jude says

    Posted on 12/10 at 12:39 PM

    5 stars
    This sounds like a wonderful recipe and plus love the way they look perfect for Christmas dinner or a party

    Reply
  9. Mary Gardner says

    Posted on 12/13 at 5:18 PM

    5 stars
    These are really cute. I think the kids and I will have fun making these together. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Peggy Nunn says

    Posted on 1/12 at 8:27 AM

    These are so cute. They should be easy to make. Thank you for the idea.

    Reply
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