Christmas Tree Cupcakes

A Christmas Tree Cupcake with green frosting shaped like a tree, topped with gold and white sprinkles and a yellow star, sits in a red cupcake liner on a white stand. Perfect for festive Christmas Tree Cupcakes displays.

5 from 4 votes

Fun and Festive Christmas Tree Cupcakes are perfect for the holidays. These cupcakes are easy to make and simple to decorate for your Christmas party.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $8.75, $0.36 per Serving

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

1 Chocolate Cake Mix
*Plus the ingredients to prepare the cake mix based on the package instructions
Red Cupcake Liners

For the Icing:

½ cup Solid Vegetable Shortening
½ cup Butter softened at room temperature
1 tsp Clear Vanilla Extract
4 cups Confectioners’ Sugar shifted
2 Tbsp Milk
Green Gel Food Coloring

For the Decorations:

Yellow Sugar Stars for topping
Candy Balls for the ornaments

Instructions

Preheat the oven according to the cake mix package directions. Line 24 muffin cups with red cupcake liners.
Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package directions and divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
Bake as directed on the package. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before decorating.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the vegetable shortening and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
Mix in the clear vanilla extract and milk until the frosting is smooth. Add green gel food coloring a few drops at a time until the frosting reaches a vibrant Christmas tree green.
Fit a piping bag with a 1M decorating tip and fill it with the frosting.
Pipe the frosting onto each cupcake in a circular, upward motion to create the shape of a Christmas tree.
Top each cupcake with a yellow sugar star and decorate with candy balls to resemble ornaments.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container until ready to enjoy.

Notes

Make sure the cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the icing from melting.
If you don't have a 1M piping tip, any large open star tip will create a similar tree effect.
Store decorated cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture.

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