Christmas Tree Cupcakes Recipe
Create festive Christmas Tree Cupcakes with green-tinted cake batter, topped with swirled frosting and colorful candy decorations that mimic ornaments, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 1 box cake mix
- Green food coloring (as needed)
Frosting and Decoration
- 1 cup frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Assorted colorful candies (such as red, yellow, and green M&Ms, sprinkles, or mini candies) - quantity as desired
Instructions
- Prepare Cake Batter: Follow the instructions on the cake mix box to mix the batter thoroughly until smooth and consistent.
- Add Food Coloring: Gradually stir green food coloring into the batter until you achieve your preferred festive shade of green.
- Bake Cupcakes: Pour the green batter evenly into cupcake liners placed in a muffin tin, and bake at the temperature and time specified on the cake mix package, typically 20 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Cool Completely: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool fully, ensuring the frosting will adhere properly and not melt.
- Frost Cupcakes: Using a piping bag or spatula, frost each cupcake with the green frosting, creating a swirling Christmas tree shape by starting at the center and spiraling outward and upward.
- Decorate: Add assorted colorful candies onto the frosted cupcakes to resemble Christmas tree ornaments, arranging them as baubles or scattering for a joyful festive look.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant green without thinning the batter.
- If homemade frosting is preferred, a classic buttercream is a great choice for piping shapes.
- Let cupcakes cool completely to prevent frosting from melting and sliding off.
- Experiment with different candies for decorating to personalize the look.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Find it online: https://sweetworldcooks.com/christmas-tree-cupcakes-recipe/
