Step 1

Start by preparing your red velvet cake batter according to box instructions.

Step 2

Fill cupcake liners 1/2 of the way full and bake according to box instructions.

Step 3

While baking prepare your red icing.

Step 4

Place 1 tub of white icing in a large mixing bowl. Add about 10 drops of red food coloring (it takes quite a bit.) Mix until well blended with a hand mixer.

Step 5

At this time your icing is probably closer to pink. Add in 1/4 a cup of cocoa powder to darken it up, and mix well.

Step 6

Add in ten more drops of food coloring and mix until well blended. Repeat this process until you have achieved the color red you desire.

Step 7

I chose to use a pipping kit for my icing. At this time I filled one icing bag with white icing, and one with red icing.

Step 8

Let cupcakes cool completely after baking.

Step 9

Start by icing just the outer edge of each cupcake with white icing.

Step 10

Fill in the center of each cupcake, working your way up, with red icing.

Step 11

You should see your Santa hat take form now. Top each hat off with a mini marshmallow.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy!