Description
Easy and festive cupcakes perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Red and green food coloring
- 1 cup whipped cream or frosting
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture. Stir in vanilla.
- Divide batter into two parts and color one red and one green.
- Spoon batter into liners, alternating colors for a festive look.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkles.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Let cupcakes cool before frosting to prevent 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: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Christmas cupcakes, holiday baking, festive desserts