Christmas Ornament Cupcakes
Christmas Ornament Cupcakes are a delightful way to celebrate the holiday season. With their rich chocolate base and vibrant, festive frosting, these cupcakes not only look like beautiful ornaments but also taste incredible. Perfect for gatherings or as a fun family baking project, they bring joy and sweetness to your celebrations. Easy to make and personalized with colorful decorations, these cupcakes will surely impress your guests and create lasting memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup softened butter
- Food coloring (variety of colors)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with festive liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients gently—avoid overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes completely before frosting them with buttercream colored as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg