Classic Wreath Cupcakes
Classic Wreath Cupcakes are the ultimate festive treat, perfect for holiday gatherings. These charming cupcakes feature a moist vanilla base topped with vibrant green buttercream frosting, resembling beautiful holiday wreaths. Delightful to both the eyes and taste buds, they are easy to whip up for any occasion and can be customized with various decorations and flavors. Bring joy to your dessert table with these sweet, buttery delights!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 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, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tbsp milk
- Green food coloring (gel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until well combined.
- Pour batter into cupcake liners, filling them two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting with green buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg