Description
Delight in the festive cheer with these colorful Christmas Ornament Cupcakes that are easy to make and perfect for any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Gel food coloring (various colors)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until fully combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and heavy cream; beat until smooth and creamy.
- Divide frosting into bowls and mix in gel food coloring to achieve desired colors.
- Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Customize your cupcakes by experimenting with different cake flavors or adding peppermint extract for a festive twist. Use gel food coloring for vibrant hues without altering the frosting's consistency.