Description
A fun and festive pull-apart cupcake recipe perfect for Christmas gatherings.
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 frosting
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat butter, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then add milk.
- Divide batter into two parts; color one red and one green.
- Spoon colored batter into lined cupcake tin, alternating colors.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
- Spread frosting over the entire pull-apart cupcake arrangement.
- Decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Let cupcakes cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: christmas cupcakes, pull apart cupcakes, holiday baking, festive dessert