The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Cupcakes: Festive Treats That Spread HolidayCheer
Festive Christmas cupcakes topped with creamy frosting and holiday sprinkles—perfect for parties, gifting, or a cheerful holiday dessert table.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Red and green sprinkles (for decoration)
- Frosting of choice (buttercream or cream cheese)
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- 5. Alternate adding dry ingredients with milk and sour cream until batter is smooth.
- 6. Divide batter evenly into liners, filling about 2/3 full.
- 7. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 8. Cool completely before frosting with buttercream or cream cheese frosting.
- 9. Decorate with holiday sprinkles.
Notes
- Use red and green liners for extra holiday flair.
- These cupcakes can be baked 1 day ahead and frosted before serving.
- Top with mini candy canes or edible glitter for a fun twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Christmas Cupcakes, holiday dessert, festive baking