Description
Experience the joy of the holidays with these enchanting Fresh Magical Christmas Tree Cupcakes. Each cupcake features a light and fluffy vanilla base adorned with vibrant green frosting, mimicking a Christmas tree. Delightful edible ornaments add a festive touch, making them perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire. Get ready to spread some cheer with every delicious bite!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ tsp green food coloring (gel)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add this to the wet mixture while alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; add green food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with green frosting using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, then decorate with edible ornaments.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg