These Christmas Light Cupcakes recipe are the perfect festive treat to brighten up your holiday celebrations. With a fluffy cupcake base, creamy frosting, and colorful decorations, these cupcakes are as fun to make as they are to eat. Whether for a Christmas party or a family baking session, these adorable cupcakes are sure to delight everyone!
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
For the Frosting:
1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Decorations: Christmas Light Cupcakes recipe
Black icing gel or piping icing
M&M candies (or similar) in various colors (to mimic lights)
Preparation Time
Preparation: 20 minutes
Baking: 18-20 minutes
Decorating: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Instructions
1. Make the Cupcakes:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
2. Prepare the Frosting:
Beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream (one tablespoon at a time) until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
3. Decorate the Cupcakes:
Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spread it with a spatula.
Use black icing gel to create swirls or zigzags resembling Christmas light strings.
Press M&M candies into the frosting along the black icing to mimic colorful lights.
4. Serve and Enjoy:
Arrange the decorated cupcakes on a platter and serve as a festive dessert for your holiday celebrations.
Tips for Success
Even Batter Distribution: Use an ice cream scoop to evenly distribute the cupcake batter.
Make Ahead: Bake the cupcakes a day ahead and store them in an airtight container. Decorate them closer to serving time.
Customize Decorations: Add edible glitter or sprinkles for extra holiday sparkle.
Low-Carb Cheesecake: This Keto Low-Carb Cheesecake is ideal for anyone watching their carb intake, delivering indulgence without the extra sugar.