Description
Christmas Ornament Cupcakes are a delightful way to celebrate the holiday season, blending fluffy vanilla cupcakes with vibrant decorations that bring festive cheer to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup buttercream frosting (prepared)
- Food coloring (gel or liquid)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with festive paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about three minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the butter mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Spoon batter into each liner about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Transfer cooled cupcakes to a serving platter.
- Tint buttercream frosting with food coloring as desired.
- Use a piping bag to frost cupcakes and finish decorating with sprinkles or edible glitter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Feel free to customize flavors by using chocolate or red velvet cake instead of vanilla.