Description
Indulge in these festive Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes, featuring rich chocolate cake topped with vibrant green frosting. A delightful treat that will brighten any holiday gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Edible decorations (sprinkles or small candies)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Bring It All Together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them with green icing. Pipe to create tree shapes and add sprinkles or candies for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 213
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 118mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 47mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Add a dash of peppermint extract to the batter for a seasonal twist.