Red Velvet Christmas Tree Cupcakes
Experience the joy of the holidays with these delightful Red Velvet Christmas Tree Cupcakes! Bursting with rich cocoa and vanilla flavors, each cupcake is topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and decorated to resemble festive Christmas trees. Perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting, these treats are not only visually stunning but also easy to make, making them a must-try for bakers of all skill levels.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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 soda, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and oil; then add buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients until just blended.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg