Cupcake Christmas Tree
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Cupcake Christmas Tree
Description
The Cupcake Christmas Tree recipe starts with a boxed Holiday Funfetti cake mix combined with egg whites, cooking oil, milk, mayonnaise, vanilla, and almond extract. This combination adds moisture and a balanced texture to the cupcakes baked in standard liners at 350°F. The mayonnaise contributes to tender crumb quality while almond extract offers subtle flavor depth.
The frosting is a rich buttercream made by creaming softened butter and powdered sugar, flavored with vanilla extract. Portions of this vanilla frosting are tinted green and yellow using food coloring, with a separate small batch mixed with cocoa powder to create chocolate frosting. Once the cupcakes have cooled, they are decorated with these colorful frostings and sprinkles, then arranged in a triangle or tree shape for presentation.
This dessert suits holiday gatherings and can be made well in advance. The cupcakes store well unfrosted in airtight containers in the fridge, freezer, or at room temperature; frosting can be applied shortly before serving to maintain freshness and moisture. The multi-colored frosting adds visual appeal and festive cheer to the moist, tender cupcakes enriched by mayonnaise and almond flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cake mix Holiday Funfetti brand, boxed
- 4 egg white
- 1/3 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
For the frosting
- 1 cup butter softened (or 1/2 pound butter)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- Food Coloring yellow and green
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a large bowl, mix cake mix, egg whites, oil, milk, mayonnaise, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir until combined.
- Line two muffin pans with cupcake liners.
- Fill liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- While cupcakes are baking, cream the butter in a large bowl.
- Add powdered sugar one cup at a time, stirring well and scraping the bowl between each cup.
- Add vanilla extract, mix until combined.
For the chocolate frosting
- Take out 1/4 cup of vanilla frosting and place in a small bowl.
- Add 1/2 Tablespoon cocoa powder and mix until combined.
For the yellow frosting
- Take out 1/4 cup of vanilla frosting and place in a small bowl.
- Add about 5-6 drops of yellow food coloring and mix until combined.
For the green frosting
- Add about 12-15 drops of green food coloring to the remaining vanilla frosting.
- Frost cupcakes and add sprinkles. Lay out the Christmas tree design on a large platter. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container to maintain moisture; they freeze and refrigerate well.
- Bring cupcakes to room temperature before serving to ensure softness and optimal flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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