Description
These Christmas Tree Cupcakes are a fun and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. Moist chocolate cupcakes are topped with green-tinted frosting piped to look like mini Christmas trees, complete with sprinkles for ornaments. Great for holiday parties or baking with kids!
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
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1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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3 large eggs
For the Frosting:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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4 cups powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2-4 tablespoons milk
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Green gel food coloring
Decorations:
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Sprinkles (stars, round balls, etc.)
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Mini candy canes (optional)
Instructions
For the Cupcakes:
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1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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3 large eggs
For the Frosting:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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4 cups powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2–4 tablespoons milk
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Green gel food coloring
Decorations:
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Sprinkles (stars, round balls, etc.)
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Mini candy canes (optional)
Notes
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You can use homemade chocolate cupcakes if you prefer.
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For extra fun, insert an upside-down mini ice cream cone before piping frosting to make a taller tree.
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Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg