Christmas Tree Cupcakes
These festive Christmas Tree Cupcakes are moist, chocolatey, and topped with a delightful swirl of green frosting, making them the perfect holiday treat!
Equipment
- Cupcake Tin
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Piping Bag
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.67 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.33 cup vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Frosting and Decorations
- green buttercream frosting store-bought or homemade
- edible glitter or sprinkles
- small star-shaped candy or fondant for decoration
- optional: chocolate or vanilla frosting for additional decorations
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 3: In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 4: Add vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Step 6: Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter.
- Step 7: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Step 8: Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Step 9: Once cooled, use green buttercream frosting to create a Christmas tree swirl on top of each cupcake.
- Step 10: Decorate with edible glitter, sprinkles, and a small star candy on top.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Don’t overbake to keep cupcakes moist. For extra flavor, add chocolate chips to the batter.