Christmas Tree Cupcakes
Festively decorated cupcakes with rich chocolate flavor and sweet buttercream frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 4 pieces eggs
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp espresso powder (optional) Optional for enhanced flavor
For the Frosting
- 2 cups butter, cold and cut into chunks
- 10 cups powdered sugar Adjust for desired sweetness
- 2 tbs vanilla
- ½ cup heavy cream Plus 2 tablespoons for frosting
- 1 pinch salt
- Green Gel Food Coloring For coloring the frosting
- 1 M Piping Tip For decoration
- Piping Bags
- Golden Star Sprinkles
- Holiday Sprinkles
Instructions
How to Make the Cupcakes
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the vegetable oil, sour cream, heavy cream, and eggs. Mix well.
- Gradually add the chocolate cake mix, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
How to Make the Frosting
- In a large bowl, beat the cold butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until combined.
- Add vanilla, pinch of salt, and heavy cream. Beat on high speed until fluffy.
- Mix in green gel food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
How to Decorate Cupcakes
- Using the 1 M piping tip, pipe the green frosting in a tree shape on each cooled cupcake.
- Top with golden star sprinkles and holiday sprinkles for decoration.
Notes
Ensure that the butter for frosting is at room temperature for easy mixing. Don’t overmix the cupcake batter to keep them fluffy. Use a piping bag for clean and crisp frosting results.