Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Christmas Tree Cupcakes. Vibrant green cupcake batter is baked to perfection, then topped with swirled green frosting to mimic the look of a Christmas tree. Colorful candies add the perfect touch of ornamentation, making these cupcakes a fun and delicious treat for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Batter
- 1 box of cake mix
- Green food coloring
Frosting and Decoration
- Frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Assorted colorful candies (such as red, yellow, and green M&Ms, sprinkles, or mini candies)
Instructions
- Prepare Cake Batter: Follow the instructions on the cake mix box, mixing the batter as directed to ensure a smooth and consistent batter.
- Add Food Coloring: Stir green food coloring into the batter gradually until you reach your desired shade of green, giving the cupcakes their festive color.
- Bake Cupcakes: Pour the green batter evenly into cupcake liners placed in a muffin tin, then bake according to the package’s specified temperature and time.
- Cool Completely: Once baked, allow the cupcakes to cool fully on a wire rack to ensure the frosting adheres properly and does not melt.
- Frost Cupcakes: Using a piping bag or spatula, frost each cupcake with green frosting. Create a swirling tree shape by starting at the center and spiraling outward and upward.
- Decorate: Adorn the frosted cupcakes with assorted colorful candies to resemble Christmas tree ornaments. Arrange candies as baubles or scatter them for a joyful festive look.
Notes
- To intensify the green color, add food coloring a few drops at a time.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip to create a more textured ‘tree’ effect.
- Substitute store-bought frosting with homemade for a personalized flavor.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cake mix.
