Description
Christmas tree cupcakes are festive holiday treats perfect for parties and gatherings. These cupcakes are decorated to look like miniature Christmas trees with icing and sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups green buttercream frosting
- 1/2 cup white icing
- Assorted sprinkles (red, green, gold)
- 24 small star-shaped candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- Prepare the cake mix with eggs, oil, and water. Mix until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before decorating.
- Pipe green buttercream frosting in a spiral motion to resemble a tree.
- Drizzle white icing for a snowy effect.
- Add sprinkles for decoration and top with a star candy.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant green frosting.
- Let cupcakes cool fully to avoid melting the frosting.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Christmas tree cupcakes, holiday baking, festive treats, cupcake decorating