Description
Festive and fun Christmas Tree Cupcakes made with green-tinted cake batter and decorated with colorful candies to resemble holiday ornaments. Perfect for holiday parties and a joyful treat for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box of cake mix (any flavor)
- Green food coloring (enough to achieve desired green shade)
Decoration
- Frosting (store-bought or homemade, green colored)
- Assorted colorful candies (such as red, yellow, and green M&Ms, sprinkles, or mini candies)
Instructions
- Prepare Batter: Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, ensuring to follow all steps for mixing and adding required ingredients.
- Color the Batter: Add green food coloring to the batter gradually, stirring well until you achieve the vibrant green color typical of Christmas trees.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Pour the green batter evenly into cupcake liners placed in a muffin tin, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Cupcakes: Bake the cupcakes according to the package instructions, usually at 350°F (175°C) for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Completely: Remove cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack to prevent frosting from melting.
- Frost Cupcakes: Using a piping bag or a spatula, frost each cupcake with green frosting by swirling from the center outward to create a tree shape.
- Decorate: Add assorted colorful candies on top of the frosting to mimic Christmas tree ornaments. Arrange candies as baubles or scatter them for a festive look.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant green without thinning out the batter.
- Allow cupcakes to cool fully before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
- Customize the decorations with different candies or edible glitter for extra festive flair.
- You can make homemade frosting and tint it green for a fresher taste.
- If desired, add a small candy star at the top of each cupcake to resemble a tree topper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
