Description
These delightful Christmas Tree Cupcakes are a whimsical treat that brings holiday cheer to any gathering. Fluffy vanilla cupcakes are topped with vibrant green frosting, adorned with colorful candy ornaments, and crowned with sparkling sugar stars. Perfect for decorating with kids or sharing at festive parties, these cupcakes are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- Green food coloring (to taste)
- Assorted candy ornaments for decoration
- Star sugar decorations
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with festive liners.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients alternating with milk; stir until just combined.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting with green icing and decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg