Festive Christmas Tree Cupcakes Recipe

These delightful Christmas Tree Cupcakes are a fun and festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with moist chocolate or vanilla cupcakes and topped with vibrant green frosting, they make a charming addition to your Christmas desserts.

This Christmas Tree Cupcakes Recipe is easy to follow and allows for creativity in decorating. You can customize them with various toppings like sprinkles, edible glitter, or candy decorations to enhance the holiday spirit.

Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes Recipe

These cupcakes feature a fluffy base topped with a swirl of green frosting shaped like a Christmas tree. Ideal for parties, this recipe yields 12 cupcakes and can be prepared in about an hour.

Ingredients

1 box chocolate or vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Green food coloring
12 ice cream cones (for the tree shape)
Assorted candy decorations (like mini M&Ms, sprinkles, or star-shaped candies)
Piping bags with star tip

Instructions

Bake the Cupcakes: Preheat the oven according to the cake mix instructions. Prepare the cake mix as directed and fill cupcake liners in a muffin tin. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 18-20 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
Make the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Add green food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
Prepare the Ice Cream Cones: Once the cupcakes are cool, place an ice cream cone upside down on top of each cupcake to create the tree shape.
Frost the Trees: Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe the green frosting onto the ice cream cone to resemble a Christmas tree. Start from the base and work your way to the top.
Decorate: Add candy decorations to the frosting to create ornaments and a star on top of the tree. Be creative with your designs!
Serve: Place the cupcakes on a festive platter and enjoy your Christmas Tree Cupcakes at holiday gatherings.