Description
Holiday Lights Cupcakes are the perfect festive treat that combines soft, moist vanilla cupcakes with vibrant, swirled frosting reminiscent of twinkling holiday lights. Each bite delivers a delightful explosion of flavors, making these cupcakes an unforgettable centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Easy to make and customizable for any occasion, they bring joy and deliciousness to every celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Food coloring (gel recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture alternating with milk until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg