Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these enchanting Christmas tree cupcakes! Each moist vanilla cupcake is adorned with vibrant green buttercream frosting, resembling a beautifully decorated tree. Topped with colorful edible decorations, these treats are not only delicious but also perfect for holiday gatherings, creating joyful memories for family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup whole milk
- For Frosting: 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- Green food coloring to desired shade
- Edible decorations (sprinkles or candies)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add sugar and mix until light and fluffy (about three minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the liners (about two-thirds full) and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg