17 Recipe For Christmas Cupcakes Unleash Your Inner Chef!
Published on: Apr 27, 2024
Christmas is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious and festive Christmas cupcakes. These cupcakes are the perfect treat for any holiday gathering or for simply satisfying your sweet tooth. In this recipe, we will show you how to make the most delicious and Christmassy cupcakes that will surely impress your friends and family. So get your baking tools ready and let's get started!
Main Ingredients: Butter, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cardamom, Ground
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Christmas Cupcakes – Holiday Cupcakes for the...
Main Ingredients: Cake Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Unsalted
Christmas is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious holiday cupcakes? These festive treats are perfect for parties, gifts, or just enjoying with your family. Here are 20 mouth-watering recipes for Christmas cupcakes that will make your holiday season even sweeter.
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Christmas Cupcakes – Mulled Wine Cupcakes with...
Main Ingredients: Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Canela, Allspice
These cupcakes are the perfect combination of Christmas flavors. The rich and spicy mulled wine cupcakes are topped with a creamy and tangy cinnamon cream cheese frosting. They are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.
Why settle for one color when you can have three? These tricolor Christmas cupcakes are a fun and festive twist on traditional cupcakes. The red, green, and white layers are not only visually appealing but also delicious.
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Tricolor Christmas Cupcakes
Main Ingredients: Vanilla Cake Mix, Large Eggs, Butter, Water, Peppermint
If you want to try something different this Christmas, these Japanese Christmas cupcakes are the way to go. They are light and fluffy, with a hint of matcha green tea flavor, and topped with a delicate and creamy frosting.
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Japanese Christmas cupcakes
Main Ingredients: Large Eggs, Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Butter, Baking
If you're a fan of classic vanilla cupcakes, these festive Christmas cupcakes are the perfect recipe for you. They are moist, fluffy, and topped with a creamy vanilla buttercream frosting. Add some holiday sprinkles for a fun touch.
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Festive Christmas Cupcakes
Main Ingredients: Dark Chocolate, Flour, Ground Ginger, Cocoa Powder
Add some festive cheer to your cupcakes with these candy cane Christmas cupcakes. The vanilla cupcakes are swirled with red and white batter, and topped with a delicious peppermint buttercream frosting. It's like a candy cane in cupcake form!
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Candy Cane Christmas Cupcakes
Main Ingredients: Flour, Baking Powder, Sea Salt, Vegan Butter, Sugar
If you're short on time but still want to make some delicious Christmas cupcakes, this recipe is for you. The cupcakes are topped with a creamy and smooth buttercream frosting, and you can decorate them with any Christmas-themed sprinkles or candies.
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Buttercream Frosting} Christmas Cupcakes
Main Ingredients: Butter, Powdered Sugar, Pure Vanilla Extract, Frosting
Get the kids involved in the holiday baking with these three easy Christmas cupcakes. The recipes are simple and fun, and the end result is some cute and tasty cupcakes that the whole family can enjoy.
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Three Easy Christmas Cupcakes
Main Ingredients: Cupcakes, Unsalted Butter, Confectioners Sugar, Heavy
If you love chai tea, you'll love these chai cranberry Christmas cupcakes. The cupcakes are infused with chai spices and filled with cranberry jam, and topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting. It's like Christmas in a cupcake!
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Chai Cranberry Christmas Cupcakes
Main Ingredients: Canela, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, All Spice, Ground Cloves
If you're a fan of the classic Hostess Raspberry Zinger snack cakes, you'll love these homemade Christmas cupcakes. They are filled with a raspberry jam filling and topped with a fluffy and sweet coconut frosting. It's a burst of flavor in every bite.
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Raspberry Zinger Christmas Cupcakes
Main Ingredients: White Cake Mix, Water, Vegetable Oil, Large Egg Whites
These snowball cupcakes are a festive and boozy treat for adults. The cupcakes are soaked in Advocaat (a Dutch eggnog liqueur) and topped with a creamy and decadent Advocaat frosting. It's like a snowball in cupcake form!
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Christmas Cupcakes – Snowball cupcakes with Advocaat...
Main Ingredients: Softened Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Lemon, Lime, Self Raising
Marzipan is a traditional Christmas treat, and it pairs perfectly with these spiced Christmas cupcakes. The cupcakes are infused with warm spices and topped with a smooth and sweet marzipan frosting. It's a unique and flavorful combination that will delight your taste buds.
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Spiced Christmas Cupcakes With Marzipan Frosting
Main Ingredients: Caster Sugar, Soft Brown Sugar, Butter, Vanilla
If you're a fan of pistachios, you'll love these pistachio Christmas cupcakes. The cupcakes are studded with chopped pistachios and topped with a creamy and tangy cherry buttercream frosting. It's a festive and nutty dessert that is sure to impress.
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Pistachio Christmas Cupcakes with Cherries
Main Ingredients: Yellow Cake Mix, Water, Pudding Mix, Maraschino
These merry and bright cupcakes are sure to bring some joy to your holiday season. The vanilla cupcakes are filled with a surprise marshmallow center and topped with a colorful and creamy buttercream frosting. It's like a present in cupcake form!
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Merry and Bright Marshmallow Filled Christmas Cupcakes
Main Ingredients: Vanilla Paste, Unsalted Butter, Dixie Crystals
If you're looking for a sweet and salty snack to munch on during the holidays, look no further than Christmas crack. This addictive treat is made with saltine crackers, toffee, chocolate, and your choice of toppings, making it a customizable and irresistible snack.
Christmas morning can be busy, so why not make things easier with this Christmas morning wife saver casserole? It's loaded with eggs, cheese, sausage, and bread, and can be prepared the night before. Just pop it in the oven on Christmas morning for a savory and delicious breakfast.
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Christmas Morning Wife Saver
Main Ingredients: Bread, Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Large Eggs, Black Pepper
These Christmas light cupcakes are not only delicious but also fun to make and decorate. The vanilla cupcakes are topped with a colorful buttercream frosting and decorated with Christmas light-shaped candies. It's a festive and tasty treat that will brighten up any holiday party.
No Christmas celebration is complete without some red velvet cupcakes. These rich and velvety cupcakes are topped with a smooth and creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any red velvet lover.
If you're following a keto diet but still want to indulge in some holiday treats, these keto Christmas cupcakes are for you. The cupcakes are made with almond flour and topped with a tangy and creamy orange frosting, making them a guilt-free and delicious dessert option.
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Keto Christmas cupcakes with orange frosting
Main Ingredients: Butter, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cardamom, Ground
There you have it, 20 delicious and festive Christmas cupcake recipes to make your holiday season even sweeter. Whether you prefer classic flavors or want to try something new, there's a recipe on this list for everyone. So put on your apron, preheat your oven, and get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these tasty treats.
Christmas is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious and festive Christmas cupcakes. These cupcakes are the perfect treat for any holiday gathering or for simply satisfying your sweet tooth. In this recipe, we will show you how to make the most delicious and Christmassy cupcakes that will surely impress your friends and family. So get your baking tools ready and let's get started!
Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup plain yogurt
Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3-4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 tbsp milk
Food coloring of your choice
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Then add in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Gradually add in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and yogurt. Mix until well combined.
Scoop the batter into the lined cupcake tin, filling each liner about 3/4 full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add in the confectioners' sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
Add in the vanilla extract and milk to achieve your desired consistency. If you want to add food coloring, now is the time to do so.
Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and decorate with your favorite Christmas toppings.
Serve and enjoy your delicious Christmas cupcakes!
These Christmas cupcakes are not only delicious but also a fun and festive addition to any holiday celebration. The combination of warm spices and creamy frosting will surely put you in the Christmas spirit. So gather your ingredients, follow this recipe, and spread some holiday cheer with these delightful treats.
