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Pink Christmas Tree Cupcakes

  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Festive and fun, these Pink Christmas Tree Cupcakes are perfect for holiday gatherings, combining creamy buttercream with an iconic tree silhouette for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 4 cups icing sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk (for frosting)
  • Pink gel food coloring
  • 12 sugar cones
  • Sprinkles and powdered sugar for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool on a wire rack.
  9. For the frosting, beat softened butter and icing sugar together, adding milk and gradually pink gel coloring until the desired shade is reached.
  10. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, pipe a layer of pink buttercream on top.
  11. Place an ice cream cone upside down on each frosted cupcake to resemble a Christmas tree.
  12. Pipe additional frosting on the cones to create branches, starting from the bottom and moving upwards.
  13. Decorate with sprinkles and a dusting of powdered sugar for a snowy effect.
  14. Serve within 24 hours for the best texture.
  15. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

These cupcakes are best served fresh. For optimum freshness, store in an airtight container. The frosting can be made a day in advance and kept in the fridge; re-whip before use.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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