These Delicious Christmas Tree Cupcakes are easier than they look and are such a fun and festive dessert for holiday parties! It’s made from ice cream cones, some buttercream and a dusting of powdered sugar for snow!
Ingredients:
For the frosting and Christmas trees:
- 12 sugar cones
- 2 lbs confectioners’ sugar 910g, plus more for dusting
- 1 pound unsalted butter 454g, room temperature
- 1-2 tbsp milk or cream 15-30mL
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 5mL
- 20 drops green food coloring
For the cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 180g
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 60g
- 1 tsp baking soda 6g
- 1/2 tsp salt 3g
- 1/2 cup buttermilk 118mL
- 1/4 cup sour cream 60g
- 1 1/3 cups sugar 267g
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 5mL
- 1/4 cup strong coffee 60mL
- 1/2 cup melter butter 115g, optional
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