Simple Christmas Cupcakes
Soft and festive vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy buttercream frosting and holiday sprinkles — an easy holiday treat everyone will love.
Equipment
- Muffin tin
- Cupcake Liners
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 eggs large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk or as needed
- Festive sprinkles red, green, white
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk to the dry ingredients. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then vanilla and milk; beat until light and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and decorate with festive sprinkles.
Notes
These Christmas cupcakes are simple to make and fun to decorate — perfect for holiday parties or baking with kids. Use colored frosting or candy decorations to fit your theme. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}