Christmas Tree Cupcakes
These delightful Christmas Tree Cupcakes combine rich chocolate flavor with light vanilla buttercream, making them perfect for holiday gatherings and festive celebrations.
Ingredients
For the cupcake batter
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 4 pieces eggs
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp espresso powder optional
For the frosting
- 2 cups butter cold and cut into chunks
- 10 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream for frosting, plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 bottle Green Gel Food Coloring for frosting color
For decoration
- 1 pkg Golden Star Sprinkles
- 1 pkg Holiday Sprinkles
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the cupcake trays with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, sour cream, and heavy cream. Mix in eggs until well combined.
- Gradually add chocolate cake mix, cocoa powder, and optional espresso powder. Stir without over-mixing.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the lined trays, filling each liner about two-thirds full. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- Beat the cold butter in a bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Beat on high speed for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add green gel food coloring to desired shade if necessary.
Decorating
- Once cooled, pipe the frosting onto each cupcake in a tree shape using a piping bag with a 1M tip.
- Decorate with golden star sprinkles and colorful holiday sprinkles.
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Notes
Store cupcakes in an airtight container. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze un-frosted cupcakes.