17+ Cupcake Christmas Wreath Recipe You Won't Believe The Taste!

Ingredients

Cupcakes:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk
• Green food coloring

Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• Red food coloring

Instructions

Cupcakes:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until everything is well combined.
6. Add in a few drops of green food coloring and mix until you achieve your desired shade of green.
7. Fill each cupcake liner about ⅔ full with batter.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

Frosting:

1. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
2. Add in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until it is all incorporated.
3. Mix in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
4. Divide the frosting into two separate bowls.
5. In one bowl, add a few drops of red food coloring and mix until you achieve a bright red color.
6. Place the green frosting into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
7. Place the red frosting into a separate piping bag fitted with a small round tip.

Assembly:

1. Arrange the cupcakes in a circular shape on a serving platter, leaving a small gap in the center.
2. Pipe a wreath shape with the green frosting around the cupcakes.
3. Using the red frosting, pipe small dots in between the cupcakes to resemble holly berries.
4. Optional: Add a bow made out of fondant or ribbon in the gap in the center of the wreath.

And there you have it, a beautiful and delicious cupcake Christmas wreath that is sure to impress your guests. Serve and enjoy this festive treat with a cup of hot cocoa or eggnog for the perfect holiday pairing. Happy baking and Merry Christmas!