Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Christmas Tree Cupcakes are a fun and festive treat for the holidays! Here’s a simple recipe to make your own edible forest of holiday cheer:

Christmas Tree Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk

For the Buttercream Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Green gel food coloring

For Decoration:

• Ice cream cones (one per cupcake)
• Assorted sprinkles, edible glitter, or small candy stars
• Powdered sugar (optional, for a snow effect)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with festive liners.
2. Make the Batter:
   • In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
   • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until smooth.
3. Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
4. Prepare the Buttercream:
   • Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar.
   • Mix in vanilla and milk to achieve a smooth consistency. Add green gel food coloring to achieve your desired shade of green.
5. Decorate:
   • Tree Base: Pipe a swirl of green frosting onto each cupcake as the “ground.”
   • Tree Top: Invert an ice cream cone onto the cupcake, and pipe frosting to cover the cone, creating a textured tree effect.
   • Decorate the trees with sprinkles, candy stars, or edible glitter.
6. Finishing Touch: Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy effect if desired.

These cupcakes are as fun to make as they are to eat! Perfect for holiday gatherings or as edible gifts.