5.0 from 12 votes
Christmas Tree Cupcakes
Fun and Festive Christmas Tree Cupcakes are perfect for the holidays. These cupcakes are easy to make and simple to decorate for your Christmas party.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 260 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
FOR THE CUPCAKES:
- 1 chocolate cake mix
- *Plus the ingredients to prepare the cake mix based on the package instructions
- Red Cupcake Liners
FOR THE ICING:
- 1/2 cup Solid Vegetable Shortening
- 1/2 cup butter softened at room temperature
- 1 tsp clear vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar shifted
- 2 Tbsp milk
- Green Gel Food Coloring
FOR THE DECORATIONS:
- Yellow Sugar Stars for topping
- Candy Balls for the ornaments
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix based on the cupcake instructions using the red cupcake liners and all the cupcakes to cool completely at room temperature.
- In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and butter until combined and smooth.
- Then slowly add in the confectioners’ sugar (1 cup at a time) on low speed until well combined.
- Then stir in the vanilla extract and milk until combined. Then add a few drops of the green food coloring until the frosting is a bright green color similar to a Christmas tree.
- Then use a 1M piping tip and a decorator’s bag, fill it with the green frosting.
- Gently frosting each cupcake. You want to slowly build up the frosting on top of the cupcake using a circular motion to resemble a Tree sitting on top of the cupcake.
- Then place a star on the top of each cupcake and use the candy balls to decorate the cupcakes to resemble ornaments.
- Then the cupcakes are ready to serve and enjoy!
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
260kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
185mg
(8%)
Potassium
68mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
141IU
(3%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 185mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 141IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.