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Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes

  • Author: Fiona
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Bring It All Together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.