Description
Brighten your festive gatherings with these delightful Holiday Lights Cupcakes, featuring fluffy vanilla cake and vibrant frosting that mimic the magic of holiday lights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- Food coloring (various colors)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Scoop batter into lined muffin tins using an ice cream scoop.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- In a bowl, cream butter with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add milk as needed for spreading consistency.
- Divide frosting into bowls and color them vibrantly with food coloring.
- Frost cooled cupcakes creatively to resemble holiday lights.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider substituting vanilla extract with almond or peppermint extract. - Edible glitter can be sprinkled on top for extra sparkle.