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    Home » Dessert » Christmas Tree Cupcakes

    Christmas Tree Cupcakes

    Published: Dec 5, 2020 · Modified: Jul 26, 2023 by Wendie · Leave a Comment

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    Christmas tree cupcakes are moist and fluffy vanilla cupcakes, the perfect special festive treat for the holidays.
    Seven Christmas tree cupcakes on a red platter.How cute are these Christmas Tree Cupcakes?? These are a great dessert option that looks beautiful and is super easy to make.

     

    Christmas tree cupcakes on a red platter with christmas lights scattered around.Cupcakes are perfect for parties because they are easy to share with a crowd and you don’t even need a fork.

     

    Four process photos. First one, dry ingredients in a bowl with sprinkles and some wet ingredients on the side. Second one, butter softened in a bowl with a red spatula. Third one, eggs and sugar added in to the butter. Fourth one, everything blended together in a large bowl.

    Tips for making Christmas tree cupcakes!

    • Measure your flour correctly. Adding to much or to less will affect the recipe.
    • Don’t over-mix the cupcake batter.
    • Make sure the cupcakes have cooled completely before frosting them.
    • You can use any sprinkles to decorate the cupcakes I used confetti sprinkle and star sprinkles.
    • A pipping bag with a star tip helps get that perfect spiral twist on the cupcakes.

     

     

    Christmas tree cupcakes on a red platter.Can you freeze cupcakes?

    Yes you can freeze cupcakes, wrap each one in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag and freeze upto 3 months. Thaw on the counter at room temperature until completely thawed. I wouldn't recommend freezing the frosting.

     

    Looking for more holiday treats?

    • Oreo Dipped Christmas Cookies
    • Chocolate Peppermint Bark
    • Peppermint Chocolate Cake Truffles
    • Meltaway Cookies
    • Spicy Candied Walnuts
    • Microwave Peanut Brittle
    • Easy Rocky Road Fudge

     

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    Christmas tree cupcake with a bite out of it.

    Christmas Tree Cupcakes

    Wendie
    Christmas tree cupcakes are moist and fluffy vanilla cupcakes, the perfect special festive treat for holidays.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 22 minutes mins
    Total Time 37 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 420 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups cake flour
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ cup softened salted butter
    • 1 cup sugar
    • ½ cup milk
    • 3 eggs
    • ¼ tablespoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup rainbow quins sprinkles
    • 2-3 twizzler pull and peels
    • 16 oz green buttercream frosting (almas brand wilton, or pillsbury. We used Almas, found at your local walmart
    • ● Star and confetti sprinkles

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350*
    • In a large bowl, mix cake flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
    • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and whisk. Then, add milk and vanilla and whisk to combine. Add to the larger bowl with the flour and mix until smooth
    • Place cupcake liners in a muffin tin. Pour batter into each and fill ⅔ full. Place in the oven for 22 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely before you start to decorate, otherwise, the frosting will not stay on the cupcake.
    • Scoop buttercream frosting into a piping bag with an open star tip. You can also use a ziplock if you do not have a piping bag. The open star tip will make the ridges in the tree needed to hold the sprinkles. Additionally, a cake decorating tool will work well for this if available.
    • Make a quarter-size circle in the middle of the cupcake. (This is the circle you will trace the frosting around to form a tree. The circle will also prevent the frosting from sinking in the middle.)
    • Starting from the outside, slowly ice the cupcake in a swirl pattern, with each layer slightly overlapping the other. Continue until you are in the middle of the cupcake. Push the icing down and quickly pull up to form the tree tip.
    • Unwrap twizzler pull and peels and wrap around the bottom of the cupcake to make a tree skirt.
    • Sprinkle the confetti sprinkles on top the Christmas tree. Place a sprinkle star at the top and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 140mgSugar: 41g
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