Christmas Wreath Cupcakes
Delightful chocolate cupcakes topped with vibrant green buttercream frosting and decorated with colorful M&M candies, perfect for spreading holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 2 large eggs Should be at room temperature.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups milk Should be at room temperature.
Frosting and Decoration
- 1 batch green buttercream frosting Store-bought or homemade.
- 1 cup M&M candies For decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a cupcake pan with festive liners.
Baking
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk to the dry ingredients. Beat until smooth for about 2-3 minutes.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decoration
- Once cupcakes are cool, pipe green buttercream frosting in a circular wreath shape on each cupcake.
- Decorate with M&M candies to represent ornaments.
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Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients, avoid overmixing, and consider chilling your frosting if it’s too soft. Customization is encouraged with decorative elements!