Best 4 Grandmas Christmas Cupcakes Recipes

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**Introduction:**

Embrace the holiday spirit with our delightful Grandma's Christmas Cupcakes, a collection of festive cupcake recipes that will add a touch of magic to your Christmas celebration. Indulge in the classic flavors of Red Velvet Cupcakes with their vibrant red color and tangy cream cheese frosting. Experience the rich and decadent Chocolate Cupcakes adorned with peppermint buttercream, creating a symphony of flavors. For a unique twist, try the Eggnog Cupcakes infused with the warmth of nutmeg and cinnamon, topped with a luscious eggnog frosting. And last but not least, the Gingerbread Cupcakes, a perfect blend of spices and molasses, complemented by a sweet cream cheese frosting. Each cupcake is a delightful treat that captures the essence of Christmas, perfect for spreading joy and creating lasting memories. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will fill your home with the aromas and flavors of the holiday season.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHRISTMAS TREE CUPCAKES



Christmas Tree Cupcakes image

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

GRANDMA GUDGEL'S BLACK BOTTOM CUPCAKES



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My husband's Grandmother used to make these cupcakes every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. They became a family favorite. I was asked this year to make these in honor of her memory. They are very delicious with a nice cream cheese surprise in the center!

Provided by NANCYSTANFIELD

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 egg
⅓ cup white sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter muffin tins and set aside.
  • Beat together the cream cheese, egg, sugar and salt. Stir in chocolate chips and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add the water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Beat until well combined. Batter will be thin.
  • Fill muffin cups 1/3 full with the chocolate batter. Top each one with a spoonful of cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 144.2 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

GRANDMA'S CRUMB CAKE CUPCAKES (OR CAKE)



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This is a recipe my grandmother made all the time. I didn't like raisins, so she always made half without. Was I spoiled, or what? Like many of her old recipes that I have found, she didn't have instructions, just ingredients. (she used a wood stove to cook until I was in junior high (1960s), so many of her recipes just said bake in a hot oven, etc.) I tend to write down ingredients but no directions myself! NOTE: See step #8 for directions on baking as an oblong cake.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 20 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups flour
1 cup raisins
1 cup sour milk (or buttermilk)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line muffin tins or cupcake tins with paper cupcake liners.
  • With pastry knife or fingers, cut butter into flour and sugar until crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
  • Add remaining ingredients to flour mixture and stir until just mixed.
  • Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and sprinkle reserved crumb mixture evenly over tops.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • To make a cake, pour batter into a greased and floured oblong baking pan and top with reserved crumbs. Bake as above.

GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS CAKE



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One bite of this old-fashioned spice cake will bring back memories. Loaded with raisins and nuts, it tastes extra special drizzled with the rich buttery sauce. -Linda Stemen, Monroeville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings (2-2/3 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups sugar
2 cups raisins
2 cups water
1 cup butter, cubed
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon each ground nutmeg and cloves
1 cup chopped pecans
BRANDY BUTTER SAUCE:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 cup brandy

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, raisins, water and butter. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool., In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Add raisin mixture; beat until blended. Fold in pecans. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° until cake springs back when lightly touched, 45-55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For sauce, in a large saucepan, bring cream to a boil; stir in butter and sugar until smooth. Reduce heat; stir a small amount of hot liquid into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened and coats the back of a spoon (do not boil). Remove from the heat; stir in brandy. Serve warm with cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Fat 35g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure proper mixing and a smooth batter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a rich and creamy cupcake texture.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, to prevent curdling.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together to evenly distribute the ingredients and avoid lumps.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, to prevent overmixing.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full to allow room for the cupcakes to rise.
  • Bake the cupcakes in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use your favorite frosting recipe or try the classic buttercream frosting included in the Grandma's Christmas Cupcakes recipe.
  • Decorate the cupcakes with sprinkles, candy canes, or other festive decorations to make them extra special.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Christmas Cupcakes are a delicious and festive treat that will bring joy to your holiday celebrations. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these cupcakes are perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat to share with family and friends or a festive addition to your Christmas dessert table, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!

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