Description
Classic Wreath Cupcakes are a festive delight that brings holiday cheer to any gathering. These charming treats feature moist vanilla cupcakes topped with velvety green buttercream frosting, resembling beautiful Christmas wreaths. Perfect for decorating and sharing, they are a fun baking project for families and friends alike. With their vibrant colors and scrumptious flavors, these cupcakes will surely impress your guests and leave them wanting more this holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Green gel food coloring (as needed)
- Red sprinkles or candies (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the butter mixture alternating with milk until combined.
- Add green food coloring until desired shade is reached.
- Pour batter into lined muffin cups, filling each two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with green buttercream and decorating with red sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg