Description
These enchanting Holiday Lights Cupcakes are a festive treat that will light up any celebration! Fluffy vanilla cake topped with colorful, swirled frosting evokes the magic of twinkling holiday lights. Perfect for family gatherings or parties, these cupcakes are not only visually stunning but also irresistibly delicious. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can create delightful memories along with these sweet treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup whole milk
- Optional: Food coloring for frosting
- For Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened), 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with milk until the batter is smooth.
- Divide batter evenly into the muffin tin and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow 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: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg