Description
Delightful vanilla cupcakes adorned with colorful frosting and sprinkles, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or almond milk for a dairy-free option)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting, softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Food coloring (for vibrant decorations)
- Sprinkles (to represent Christmas lights)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cooling on a wire rack.
- While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar then mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream to reach desired consistency.
- Divide the frosting into bowls and tint with different food coloring.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with your colorful icing and finish with sprinkles to resemble lights.
Notes
For healthier options, consider using whole grain flour or reducing sugar in the frosting. You can also incorporate fruit puree for added moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, cupcakes, holiday baking, festive treats, family recipes
