Description
Festive Christmas Tree Cupcakes blend chocolate magic with holiday cheer. Green frosted trees sparkle with sprinkle ornaments, inviting winter wonder onto your dessert plate, waiting to delight your seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Cupcake Base):
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
Supporting Ingredients (Flavor Enhancers):
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting and Decoration Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Star-shaped sprinkles or candies
- Mini round sprinkles or nonpareils
- Edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 350F (175C) and positioning cupcake liners inside a muffin tin for optimal baking conditions.
- Create a dry ingredient mixture by blending flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, setting it aside for future incorporation.
- Develop a creamy base by thoroughly combining butter and sugar until achieving a light, airy texture that appears fluffy and smooth.
- Enrich the mixture by introducing eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition and infusing vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Construct the cupcake batter by gradually folding dry ingredients into the wet mixture, strategically alternating with milk to maintain a consistent, smooth consistency.
- Distribute the batter evenly across cupcake liners, filling each cavity approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Position the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring for a golden exterior and checking doneness with a clean toothpick test.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack, ensuring they reach room temperature before further decoration or serving.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring the texture remains light and fluffy.
- Use dairy-free milk alternatives like almond or oat milk to create a vegan-friendly version of these festive cupcakes.
- Experiment with different extract flavors such as peppermint or almond to add a unique twist to the classic vanilla base.
- Room temperature ingredients are crucial for achieving a smooth, well-incorporated batter that bakes evenly and rises perfectly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg