Description
Festive christmas tree cupcakes bring winter holiday cheer to dessert tables across North America. Chocolate cake bases topped with green buttercream frosting create delightful edible trees you’ll enjoy decorating with sprinkle ornaments and candy star toppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 1 ½ tsps baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsps milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Star-shaped sprinkles or candies
- Mini round sprinkles or nonpareils
- Edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and position cupcake liners in a muffin tin for uniform baking.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry base for the cupcake foundation.
- Butter Transformation: Cream butter and sugar until achieving a light, voluminous consistency that appears silky and pale.
- Liquid Infusion: Incorporate eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly, and introduce vanilla extract to elevate the flavor profile.
- Batter Assembly: Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk to create a smooth, well-integrated batter with a velvety texture.
- Cupcake Molding: Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full, ensuring even distribution and optimal rising potential during the baking process.
- Baking Ritual: Place muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and verifying doneness with a toothpick insertion.
- Cooling Phase: Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack, allowing complete cooling to room temperature before embellishing or serving.
Notes
- Measure Ingredients Precisely: Use exact measurements for consistent texture and taste, especially with flour and baking powder.
- Control Mixing Technique: Avoid overmixing batter to prevent tough, dense cupcakes; mix just until ingredients are combined for tender results.
- Monitor Oven Temperature: Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate 350F temperature, as slight variations can impact cupcake rise and texture.
- Check Moisture Balance: Test cupcake doneness with a toothpick – it should come out clean with minimal crumbs for perfect moisture level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg