Recipe For Christmas Cupcakes

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup red and green sprinkles
• 1/2 cup whipped cream
• Red and green food coloring

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing well after each addition.
7. Add the red and green sprinkles to the batter and mix well.
8. Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups.
9. Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
11. Divide the whipped cream into two separate bowls.
12. Add a few drops of red food coloring to one bowl and a few drops of green food coloring to the other bowl. Mix well.
13. Place each frosting in a piping bag with a star tip.
14. Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes in a swirl pattern, starting from the outside and working your way in.
15. Sprinkle some additional red and green sprinkles on top of each cupcake for decoration.
16. Refrigerate the cupcakes until ready to serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Total Fat: 11g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 36g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 26g
• Protein: 2g

Conclusion