Description
Moist vanilla cupcakes topped with structured green buttercream frosting piped to look like Christmas trees, finished with colorful sprinkle ornaments.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- Green gel food coloring
- Multi-colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-slot cupcake tin with liners.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, stirring until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the liners and bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat the frosting butter until smooth, then slowly add powdered sugar and heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Mix in green food coloring.
- Fit a piping bag with a star tip. Pipe a wide base of frosting on each cupcake, then pipe smaller layers on top to create a tree shape.
- Decorate with sprinkles to represent ornaments and a yellow sprinkle for the star on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American