Festive Christmas Tree Cupcakes
Bring holiday cheer to your gatherings with these charming Festive Christmas Tree Cupcakes. Soft vanilla cupcakes are topped with rich, green buttercream frosting shaped like Christmas trees, creating a delightful centerpiece that captivates both the eyes and taste buds. Easy to make and perfect for any festive occasion, these cupcakes are sure to impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Green food coloring (to desired shade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add green food coloring gradually until desired color is achieved. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes using a star tip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg