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Festive Christmas Wreath Cupcakes: Easy Holiday Recipe

Beautiful festive Christmas wreath cupcakes perfect for your upcoming holiday party. These kid-friendly cupcakes are almost too cute to eat!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 366 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cupcake ingredients:
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup cold brew coffee
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/8 tsp salt
Additional ingredients:
  • Blue Food coloring
  • 1/4 cup white melting wafers
  • Blue party sprinkles

Instructions

Cupcake directions:
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  1. Before you begin, preheat the oven to 350F. Add cupcake liners to a cupcake pan. Set aside.
  2. Melt the butter and add to a large stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Add the oil, coffee, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla. Mix to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the stand mixer at a low speed. Scrape the sides of the bowl halfway through.
  4. Scoop about 3 tablespoons of the dough into each cupcake liner. Bake for 22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. After baking, transfer to a wire rack to cool before frosting.
  5. Start making the chocolate ribbons by melting the wafers in the microwave. Heat for 30 seconds at a time until they are completely melted.
  6. Add the melted chocolate to the ribbon mold. Tap the mold on the surface to remove any air bubbles. Put the filled mold in the fridge for about 5 minutes in order to set. Once the chocolate has set, remove them from the mold.
Frosting directions:
  1. To make the frosting, add butter to a large bowl in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Mix on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes.
  2. Once the butter has been creamed, turn the speed down to a low setting and slowly add the powdered sugar. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
  3. Add the vanilla, cream, and salt. Mix on high for about 2 minutes.
  4. Transfer the frosting to another bowl and then add a few drops of food coloring. Stir well. Continue to add more food coloring until you reach your desired shade. Once you're happy with it, transfer to a piping bag.
Assembly directions:
  1. To assemble the Christmas wreath cupcakes, pipe a circle on the outside edge around the cupcake in an overlapping pattern. For best results, use a large leaf tip. You may also opt to use a large star tip.
  2. Add the white chocolate ribbon to the front and finish off with the sprinkles.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring: Gel food coloring will result in a much more vibrant color without sacrificing the quality of the frosting.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely: If your cupcakes are too hot, the frosting is going to stick to them, making it hard to decorate.
  • Chill cupcakes after decorating: Letting your cupcakes sit in the fridge will allow the wreath decoration to solidify and maintain the elegant design.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 366kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 134mg (6%) Potassium 77mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 419IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.03mg (0%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 366kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 134mg 6%
Potassium 77mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 419IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.03mg 0%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.