Christmas Tree Cupcakes

16 Ingredients

Number of servings

Buttercream Frosting

1teaspoons green food colour
3 cup soft icing mixture
1/2 cup cream, chilled

1 cup caster sugar
250grams plain flour
1/2 cup milk
250grams unsalted butter, softened
250grams unsalted butter, soft (for buttercream frosting)
1/2 cup sour cream
2teaspoons vanilla bean paste
1teaspoons vanilla bean paste (for buttercream frosting)
1teaspoons baking powder
3 eggs
red writing icing (to decorate)
yellow fondant
sprinkles (to decorate)

Description

Discover our Christmas tree cupcakes, these festive treats are sure to bring a smile to your face. They're the perfect treat for any holiday gathering.

Method

Step 1 of 4

Cupcakes: Pre-heat oven to 160°C and line a mini muffin tray with mini cupcake cases. Place all ingredients in stand mixer with paddle attachment and mix together on medium speed until well incorporated and mixture is light in colour.

Step 2 of 4

Spoon batter evenly between cupcake cases and bake for 12-15 minutes or until top of cupcake springs back when gently pressed. Allow to cool completely. Icing & Decorating: 1. Beat butter until pale and creamy, then add icing sugar a few tablespoons at a time. Once all the icing sugar is added, beat until smooth and light in colour. Add Vanilla Bean Paste and cream and whip until buttercream is luscious and thick. Add Green Food Colour and mix through.

Step 3 of 4

Knead a small amount of yellow Ready to Roll Icing and roll to about 2mm thick. Use a mini star cutter to cut small stars and set aside to dry. If you don’t have a mini star cutter, cut free hand with a small sharp knife.

Step 4 of 4

Fit a piping bag with a closed star piping tip. Starting from the outside, gently pipe buttercream around cupcake and up on itself two and a half times to create tree shape. Top with a star and use writing icing to create tinsel. Finish with silver balls from Glamour & Sparkle Mix.