Name: Santa's List-Cakes
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled; 1/4 c. vegetable oil; 1 (13.25-oz.) vanilla box cake mix; 3/4 c. whole milk; 1 1/2 c. (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 2 1/2 c. (290 g.) confectioners' sugar; 3 tbsp. heavy cream; 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; Red, green, and white Christmas sprinkle mix, black sprinkles, and black sugar pearls, for decorating; A piping bag, a 1/2" star tip

Step 1Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°. Line  18 cups of 2 standard 12-cup muffin tins with liners.

Step 2In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer on medium speed, beat eggs, butter, and oil until combined, about  1 minute.

Step 3Add cake mix and beat to combine. With the motor on low speed, gradually add milk and beat, increasing speed to medium, until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Fill prepared cups about halfway to the top.

Step 4Bake cupcakes until golden and tops bounce back to the touch, 20 to 24 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.