Description
These Christmas Light Cupcakes are a festive and delightful treat perfect for holiday parties or baking with kids. Moist vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy frosting, decorated to look like colorful Christmas lights.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Frosting and Decorations:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Black decorating gel
- Mini M&Ms or colorful round candies
- Optional holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Cupcake Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Combine milk and sour cream in a separate bowl. Mix dry and wet ingredients alternately into the butter mixture. Divide batter into liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Let cool.
- Make Frosting and Decorate: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, beating until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Pipe black gel in curved lines on top, then place candies along the lines. Add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- You can use a boxed cake mix and pre-made frosting for convenience.
- Store cupcakes in a cool place to prevent smudging of decorations.
- Great for holiday gatherings and fun baking activities.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
