Sugar Cone Christmas Tree Cupcakes
Sugar Cone Christmas Tree Cupcakes are a delightful holiday treat that combines the joy of baking with festive cheer. These fluffy vanilla cupcakes are topped with vibrant green frosting and adorned with sugar cones resembling Christmas trees. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these whimsical cupcakes are easy to make and fun to decorate, ensuring smiles all around. Celebrate the season with this creative dessert that brings the magic of Christmas to your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes 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
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- Green food coloring
- 8 sugar cones
- Assorted candy decorations
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in half of the dry ingredients followed by half of the milk until smooth.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting. Beat butter and powdered sugar together, adding green food coloring to achieve desired shade.
- Frost each cupcake generously, place an upside-down sugar cone on top, and decorate with candies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg