Best 2 Christmas Tree Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Christmas Tree Cupcakes, a charming treat that will add a touch of holiday magic to your celebrations. These cupcakes are not just a feast for the eyes but a symphony of flavors, combining moist vanilla cupcakes with creamy vanilla frosting and a vibrant green sprinkle coating that resembles a Christmas tree. For those who prefer a richer experience, there's a decadent chocolate cupcake option with luscious chocolate frosting and the same eye-catching green sprinkle décor. And if you're looking for a gluten-free alternative, these cupcakes can be transformed into gluten-free delights without compromising on taste or aesthetics. Embrace the Christmas cheer with these enchanting cupcakes, perfect for spreading joy and creating unforgettable memories.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHRISTMAS TREE CUPCAKES



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Need a festive Christmas cupcake in a hurry? Pipe green frosting on your favorite cupcakes in the shape of a Christmas tree and decorate with an array of sweets and sprinkles as Christmas ornaments.

Provided by Kris

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ½ cups vanilla frosting, divided
12 unfrosted cupcakes
2 drops green food coloring, or as needed
¼ cup sprinkles, colored sugar, or candies
12 unfrosted cupcakes, cooled

Steps:

  • Spoon 1/2 cup vanilla frosting into a bowl. Spread a thin layer over the top of each cupcake with a knife. Refrigerate cupcakes for 30 minutes to make decorating easier.
  • Combine remaining 2 cups of vanilla frosting and green food coloring in a bowl; stir until frosting is uniformly green. Add more green food coloring, 1 drop at a time, until your frosting is the color you like.
  • Transfer frosting to a piping bag. Working perpendicular to the top of each cupcake, pipe the green frosting around the edge, working inwards in a circular motion to create a tree shape. Repeat with remaining cupcakes.
  • Decorate Christmas trees with sprinkles, colored sugar, or candies as the "ornaments" on the trees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.9 calories, Carbohydrate 70.8 g, Cholesterol 36.7 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 320.1 mg, Sugar 32.6 g

CHRISTMAS TREE MINI CUPCAKES



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These are a delicious treat for the holidays, after a day the juice from the strawberry gets absorbed by the cupcake. Yummy!

Provided by britt98

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 48m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups pastry flour
1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup cocoa powder
1 cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup vanilla frosting, or as desired
1 drop green food coloring, or as desired
48 small strawberries, hulled
¼ cup round red candies, or as desired
star-shaped candies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease mini muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Mix pastry flour, white sugar, and cocoa powder together in a bowl; add water, oil, and vanilla extract and blend until batter is smooth. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 8 to 12 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
  • Mix frosting and green food coloring together in a bowl until evenly combined. Transfer frosting to a pipe bag or plastic bag with a snipped corner; refrigerate for 5 minutes.
  • Squeeze a small amount of frosting onto the hulled side of each strawberry and place each onto a cupcake so the strawberry is in the shape of a tree. Pipe frosting onto each strawberry to look like leaves. Add candies to the "tree" to look like ornaments and place a star-shaped candy on top of each "tree".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 9.4 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

Tips:

  • Start with a good quality cupcake recipe. This will ensure that your cupcakes are moist and flavorful.
  • Use a large star tip to create the piped buttercream "branches" on your cupcakes.
  • To make the buttercream "ornaments," use a variety of sprinkles, chopped nuts, or candies.
  • Be patient when assembling your Christmas tree cupcakes. It takes a little time to get them just right.
  • These cupcakes are best served fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

These Christmas tree cupcakes are a festive and delicious way to celebrate the holiday season. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a special treat for your family. With a little planning and effort, you can easily create these beautiful and tasty cupcakes that will be sure to impress your guests.

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