Delightful Christmas Cupcakes
These delightful Christmas cupcakes are a perfect festive treat, fun to make and delicious to eat, enhancing any holiday gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Frosting (buttercream or cream cheese)
- Decorations (sprinkles, edible glitter, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Decorate with frosting and festive toppings.
Notes
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to three months.