Blue Christmas Cupcakes
Blue Christmas Cupcakes are a festive delight that will brighten your holiday celebrations! These fluffy and moist cupcakes, adorned with vibrant blue frosting, deliver a burst of joy in every bite. Perfect for family gatherings or holiday parties, they evoke sweet memories and create new traditions. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cupcakes are sure to impress both young and old alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with colorful liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Add blue food coloring to achieve your desired hue.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting with white frosting and adding festive sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg