Description
Get into the festive spirit with these delightful Fresh Magical Christmas Tree Cupcakes! Each cupcake is a whimsical treat, featuring soft, moist cake topped with vibrant green frosting and colorful sprinkles that resemble ornaments. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a special gift, every bite evokes warmth and nostalgia. Bake these charming cupcakes to create cherished memories around the table this holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 5 drops green food coloring
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Edible decorations or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk until smooth.
- Gently combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, mix powdered sugar with green food coloring and pipe onto cooled cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
