Name: Pink Christmas Tree Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour; 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar; 1 ½ tsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened; 2 large eggs; ½ cup (120 ml) milk; 1 tbsp vanilla extract; 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream); 3–4 cups (360–480g) powdered sugar (adjust for consistency); 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream; 1 tbsp vanilla extract (for buttercream); Pink gel food coloring (for buttercream); Pink + white pearl sprinkles (for decoration); Pink star toppers (candy or paper picks)

Description

Delicious and festive cupcakes designed to resemble pink Christmas trees, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
½ cup (120 ml) milk
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
3–4 cups (360–480g) powdered sugar (adjust for consistency)
2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
1 tbsp vanilla extract (for buttercream)
Pink gel food coloring (for buttercream)
Pink + white pearl sprinkles (for decoration)
Pink star toppers (candy or paper picks)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, beat butter and sugar for 3–4 minutes until fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
Add dry ingredients and milk, mixing just until smooth (don’t overmix!).
Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.
Bake for 16–20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool completely before decorating.
Beat butter for 2 minutes until very creamy for the buttercream.
Add powdered sugar gradually.
Add vanilla and milk to reach a smooth, pipable texture.
Tint with pink gel food coloring for the perfect pastel shade.
Fit a piping bag with a large star tip (Wilton 1M or 2D).
Pipe in tall swirls, building upwards to create a tree shape.
Add pearl sprinkles as “ornaments.”
Place a star on top.

Notes

Adjust the amount of powdered sugar in the buttercream for desired consistency.
Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before decorating to prevent melting the buttercream.
Experiment with different shades of pink for a unique look.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 280
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg