Christmas Ornament Cupcakes
Christmas Ornament Cupcakes are a festive delight that will brighten up your holiday celebrations. These visually stunning cupcakes resemble beautiful ornaments, making them a perfect centerpiece for any dessert table. Bursting with rich chocolate flavor and topped with creamy frosting, they offer a delightful taste experience that will have everyone asking for the recipe. Easy to make and customizable, these cupcakes bring joy to your gatherings while satisfying your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- Food coloring (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with buttercream colored as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg