Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these Christmas Chocolate Wreath Cupcakes, featuring moist chocolatey goodness topped with vibrant green frosting and festive decorations. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these easy-to-make cupcakes will charm your guests and become a cherished tradition in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (for decorating)
- Red sprinkles or candies (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with festive liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until fluffy; gradually add sugar until light and airy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with milk; mix just until incorporated.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar; add milk gradually until desired consistency is reached. Mix in green food coloring.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes to create wreath shapes and top with red sprinkles or candies.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg