Description
Delightful holiday cupcakes adorned with vibrant green frosting and festive decorations, embodying the spirit of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Buttercream frosting
- Green food coloring
- Red candies for decoration
- Edible glitter for effect
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 4 eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1 cup of milk until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons of baking powder, then gradually incorporate into the wet mixture.
- Divide the batter evenly among the lined muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for about 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare buttercream frosting by mixing 1 cup of softened butter with 4 cups of powdered sugar, a tablespoon of milk, and a splash of vanilla extract.
- Color frosting green with food coloring.
- Frost cooled cupcakes in a wreath-like design using a piping bag.
- Top with red candies, edible glitter, and mint leaves for a festive touch.
Notes
Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cupcakes, holiday desserts, Christmas treats, festive baking, family recipes