Description
Create a festive centerpiece with this stunning Mouthwatering Cupcake Christmas Tree. Fluffy vanilla cupcakes are topped with rich buttercream frosting and adorned with colorful decorations, making it a perfect holiday treat. Ideal for family gatherings or holiday parties, this dessert is as delightful to make as it is to eat. Watch your loved ones’ faces light up as you present this charming creation that brings joy and sweetness to any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Food coloring (gel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla. Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients with milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat softened butter for frosting until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar followed by heavy cream while mixing until fluffy. Tint frosting with food coloring as desired.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously with a piping bag and stack them in a tree shape on a platter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg