Description
Festive cupcakes perfect for Christmas celebrations with creative designs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup milk
- Red and green food coloring
- 1 cup buttercream frosting
- Sprinkles and edible decorations
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat butter, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Divide batter into two bowls. Add red food coloring to one and green to the other.
- Spoon batter into liners, alternating colors for a festive look.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
- Decorate with buttercream frosting, sprinkles, and edible decorations.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: christmas cupcakes, festive desserts, holiday baking