Easy Christmas Cupcakes with Drizzled Chocolate Recipe from www.mojosavings.com
Introduction
Christmas is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by baking some delicious Christmas cupcakes! These cupcakes are perfect for sharing with family and friends during the festive season. In this article, we will share with you our favorite Christmas cupcake recipe, including all the ingredients, instructions, and nutrition information.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes, you will need:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup red and green sprinkles
For the frosting, you will need:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red and green food coloring
Instructions
Cupcakes
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners. 2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. 5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk and sour cream, until everything is well combined. 6. Fold in the sprinkles. 7. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake tin, filling each liner about two-thirds full. 8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. 9. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
1. In a large bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy. 2. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until the frosting becomes thick and creamy. 3. Stir in the vanilla extract. 4. Add one tablespoon of milk at a time, mixing well between each addition, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. 5. Divide the frosting into three bowls. 6. Add red food coloring to one bowl and green food coloring to another bowl, leaving the third bowl white. 7. Spoon each color of frosting into separate piping bags. 8. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes in a swirl pattern, alternating between the three colors.
Nutrition Information
These Christmas cupcakes are a sweet treat, so it's important to enjoy them in moderation. Here is the approximate nutrition information for one cupcake:
Calories: 350
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 65mg
Sodium: 190mg
Carbohydrates: 50g
Sugar: 40g
Protein: 2g
Conclusion
We hope you enjoy making these Christmas cupcakes as much as we do! They are the perfect festive treat to share with your loved ones during the holiday season. Remember to enjoy them in moderation, and have a happy and safe holiday!
