Description
A festive centerpiece of delicious cupcakes decorated to resemble a Christmas tree, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- Cupcakes (various flavors)
- Buttercream frosting
- Food coloring (green and red)
- Decorative candies
- Sprinkles
- Cupcake liners
- Fondant (optional for decorations)
- Meringue powder (optional for frosting)
Instructions
- Bake the cupcakes according to your favorite recipe or box mix. Allow them to cool completely.
- Prepare the buttercream frosting. Divide the frosting into different bowls and color one green and the other red using food coloring.
- Using a piping bag, frost the cupcakes with the green buttercream to resemble a tree.
- Stack the cupcakes in a pyramid shape, beginning with a larger base and moving to smaller cupcakes on top.
- Decorate the cupcakes with decorative candies and sprinkles.
- If using, create small decorations with fondant and place them on the cupcakes.
- Once assembled, enjoy your Christmas cupcake tree!
Notes
Consider using different cupcake flavors to keep things interesting, and experiment with various decorations to personalize your cupcake tree.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American