Holiday Lights Cupcakes
Celebrate the holiday spirit with these vibrant Holiday Lights Cupcakes! Bursting with rich vanilla and chocolate flavors, each fluffy cupcake is adorned with colorful frosting that mimics dazzling holiday lights. Perfect for festive gatherings, these delightful treats are not only easy to make but also visually stunning, adding cheer to any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 3 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)
- Food coloring (various colors, for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and mix until light.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add milk and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with colored icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg