What are 5 fun facts about cupcakes?

Cupcakes date back to the 18th century, were first baked in cups, and were originally called “number cakes.” They’re loved worldwide, easy to personalize, and perfect for portion control.

How many cupcakes to make a Christmas tree?

For a large cupcake tree display, use about 24–30 cupcakes arranged in a triangular shape on a platter.

What are 10 facts about Christmas trees?

The first Christmas tree tradition began in Germany. Artificial trees were first made from goose feathers. Evergreen trees symbolize eternal life, and more than 25 million real trees are sold in the U.S. each year!

What are Christmas tree cakes?

They’re small, tree-shaped sponge cakes with frosting and sprinkles—similar in spirit to these cupcakes but often pre-packaged, like the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles recipe you can make at home.qQ

Christmas Tree Cupcakes – Amazing Festive Dessert Idea

Name: Christmas Tree Cupcakes – A Festive Holiday Treat Everyone Will Love
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PT-489711H2M41S
Total time: PT-489711H2M41S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp fine salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup milk; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp milk or heavy cream; Green gel food coloring; Assorted sprinkles or nonpareils; Small candy stars; Optional: edible glitter

Description

Festive Christmas Tree Cupcakes with fluffy vanilla crumb and creamy green buttercream. Fun to decorate with kids and perfect for holiday parties, cookie swaps, and giftable dessert trays.

Ingredients

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For the cupcakes:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp fine salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup milk

For the buttercream trees:

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp milk or heavy cream

Green gel food coloring

For decorating:

Assorted sprinkles or nonpareils

Small candy stars

Optional: edible glitter

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.

3. Cream butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.

4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla until smooth.

5. Add dry ingredients in two additions, alternating with milk, mixing just until combined.

6. Divide batter among liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

7. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

8. Make frosting: beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and milk. Whip until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.

9. Tint frosting with green gel coloring to desired shade. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

10. Pipe trees by swirling from outer edge upward to a peak. Add sprinkles and a candy star. Let set 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant green without thinning frosting. If frosting gets soft, chill 10 minutes and re-whip.

For peppermint trees, replace vanilla in frosting with 1/2 tsp peppermint extract. For chocolate bases, use chocolate cupcakes.

Storage: keep covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days. Freeze unfrosted cupcakes up to 2 months.

Yield can be stretched to 14 smaller cupcakes; bake 16 to 18 minutes.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
Category: Christmas Dessert Recipes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 340
Sugar: 35 g
Sodium: 120 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 47 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg