Grinch Cupcakes
Grinch Cupcakes are the perfect festive treat to brighten your holiday gatherings. With their vibrant green frosting and playful decorations, these whimsical cupcakes are sure to delight both kids and adults alike. Each bite promises a fluffy texture with a delightful vanilla-mint flavor, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert table. Easy to make and fun to decorate, these Grinch Cupcakes will spread cheer and smiles throughout the season!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Green food coloring
- For Frosting:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with colorful cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until just mixed. Stir in green food coloring for desired hue.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg