Christmas Tree Cupcakes: Easy, Festive Treats for the Holidays
These adorable Christmas Tree Cupcakes are not only fun to make but also a delightful treat for the holiday season.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- green food coloring (as needed)
- 1 cup buttercream frosting
- edible decorations (such as sprinkles)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Blend in green food coloring until desired color is reached.
- Pour the batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Let them cool completely before decorating with buttercream frosting.
- Use edible decorations to create festive tree designs.
Notes
- For best results, let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Feel free to get creative with the decorations!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Christmas Tree Cupcakes, festive cupcakes, holiday treats