This Cupcake Christmas Tree is the BEST dessert to bring to holiday parties. Not only does it look adorable, but the cupcakes are INCREDIBLY moist and the frosting is to die for!
Christmas Tree Cupcakes
This dessert has a big wow-factor without hours of work! I am all for simple yet classy! 😉 I got the recipe for these Christmas Tree Cupcakes from my friend Lizzy Early in her book Your Cup of Cake. Check out her blog here! When I first saw mayonnaise on the ingredient list I had my doubts, but TRUST ME, it makes all the difference. It makes the cupcakes so moist! I also love that they have almond extract in them. You really can’t go wrong adding almond to a dessert in my opinion!
Tips for Decorating Christmas Tree Cupcakes
To decorate these cupcakes, I used a piping bag and a large swirl tip. Make sure that you rinse and dry the piping bag REALLY well between each color. Also, make sure that the cupcakes are cooled completely before you frost them, otherwise the frosting will melt. When you are making the frosting, if it gets too stiff, you can add a tablespoon of milk to soften it. If it is not stiff enough, add a little powdered sugar at a time until it reaches the desired consistency. If you aren’t serving these right away, make sure to store them in an airtight container. To switch things up, you can use red and white frosted cupcakes to create a Santa hat or a candy cane!
Other Cupcake Recipes You’ll Love
If you love these Christmas Tree Cupcakes, try these other delicious cupcake recipes!
- Tasty Coconut Cupcakes
- Lemon Buttermilk Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
- Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
- Pink Cherry Limeade Cupcakes
- Mounds Cupcakes
How to Make Christmas Tree Cupcakes
Cupcake Christmas Tree
Ingredients
- 1 box Holiday Funfetti Cake Mix
- 4 egg whites
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
For the frosting
- 1 cup butter softened (or ½ pound butter)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- Yellow and green food coloring
- 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 ¼ cup of vanilla frosting and place in a small bowl.
- Add ½ Tbsp cocoa powder and mix until combined.
For the yellow frosting
- Take out ¼ 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!
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What is a “cube” of butter please?
We use “sticks” or quarter lbs.
Thank you for asking. 1 cube is equivalent to 1/2 cup or a quarter pound. I will fix this on the recipe.
Perfect for Christmas and so yummy!
These are the easiest and cutest cupcakes to make! The kids love to help!
These are so cute and festive… and so easy to make. Thank you so much fro this recipe and cute idea!
Hugs!
Can’t wait to try this recipe, I know my family will love it!