Description
Bring the festive spirit into your kitchen with these delightful Christmas Tree Cupcakes. With their vibrant green frosting and charming tree shape, these treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights. Bursting with rich chocolate flavor and topped with whimsical decorations, each cupcake promises to be a highlight of your dessert table this season. Experience the joy of baking and sharing these scrumptious delights that capture the essence of the holidays in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Green food coloring (as needed)
- 1 tbsp milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add the dry mixture alternately with milk until combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. For the frosting, mix powdered sugar, softened butter, green food coloring, and milk until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg