Cupcake Christmas Tree
A festive dessert made by arranging colorful cupcakes in the shape of a Christmas tree, perfect for holiday gatherings!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Muffin Pans
- Piping bags
Ingredients
- 1 box Holiday Funfetti Cake Mix
- 4 Egg Whites
- 1/3 cup Oil
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1 cup Butter Softened, for frosting
- 5 cups Powdered Sugar For frosting
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract For frosting
- 1/2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder For chocolate frosting
- Yellow Food Coloring
- Green Food Coloring
- Sprinkles For decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, egg whites, oil, milk, mayonnaise, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until smooth.
- Line muffin pans with festive cupcake liners and fill each about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Add vanilla extract and beat until fluffy.
- Divide frosting: mix cocoa powder into one portion for chocolate frosting, add yellow food coloring to another, and green food coloring to the rest.
- Frost each cupcake with the different colors and arrange them in a tree shape on a platter.
- Sprinkle with festive decorations and enjoy your Cupcake Christmas Tree!
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Notes
Store leftover cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to a week.