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Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Indulgent Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes You’ll Adore

Delight in these Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes that bring festive joy and indulgence to your holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder use quality cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cups milk
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • a few drops green food coloring
For Decorating
  • as needed festive sprinkles
  • as needed edible stars
  • as needed mini silver balls

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Cupcake tin
  • piping bag

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Add dry ingredients alternatively with milk until just combined.
  6. Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and smooth the tops.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Frosting and Decorating
  1. Beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy, then mix in cocoa and food coloring.
  2. If needed, adjust frosting consistency with a splash of milk.
  3. Pipe the frosting onto each cupcake in a tree-like design.
  4. Decorate with sprinkles, edible stars, and mini silver balls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing for fluffy cupcakes.

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