19+ Christmas Themed Cupcakes Recipe Savor The Mouthwatering Goodness!

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk
• Red and green food coloring

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-2 tablespoons milk
• Red and green food coloring

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven and prepare the cupcake tin

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.

2. Prepare the cupcake batter

- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. - In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. - Add in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. - Slowly add in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until everything is well combined. - Divide the batter evenly into two separate bowls and add red food coloring to one and green food coloring to the other. Mix until the desired color is achieved.

3. Bake the cupcakes

- Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, fill the cupcake liners with the batter, alternating between the red and green batter. - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

4. Prepare the frosting

- In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth. - Gradually add in the powdered sugar, followed by the vanilla extract and milk. - If the frosting is too thick, add more milk. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar. - Divide the frosting into two separate bowls and add red food coloring to one and green food coloring to the other. Mix until the desired color is achieved.

5. Frost the cupcakes

- Using a piping bag or knife, frost the cooled cupcakes with the red and green frosting, creating a swirl effect. - Optional: top the cupcakes with Christmas themed sprinkles or decorations.

6. Enjoy!

- Serve and enjoy these festive and delicious Christmas themed cupcakes with your loved ones. Happy Holidays!