Description

Red Velvet Christmas Tree Cupcakes are a festive delight perfect for holiday celebrations. With their rich red base and vibrant green frosting, these cupcakes not only taste amazing but also look stunning on any dessert table. Soft, moist, and bursting with chocolate flavor, they’re sure to bring joy to family gatherings and parties alike. Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these easy-to-make treats!

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs (room temperature)
2 tbsp red food coloring (gel preferred)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Green buttercream frosting for decorating

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tins with paper liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla; mix well.
Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
Fill muffin tins about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cupcakes to cool completely before decorating them with green frosting.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
Calories: 240
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: - For a minty twist, replace vanilla extract with peppermint extract. - Enhance flavors by adding chocolate chips or festive sprinkles into the batter. - Use room temperature ingredients for better blending.