Description
Festive Holiday Wreath Cupcakes bring delightful seasonal cheer to winter celebrations with adorable green buttercream decorations. Delicate swirled frosting and charming sprinkle details create a whimsical dessert you’ll adore serving at holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Measurement Conversions:
- 1 cup = 240 milliliters
- 1/2 cup = 120 milliliters
- 1 teaspoon = 5 milliliters
Optional Note:
- Can use homemade vanilla cake recipe as alternative to box mix
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a cozy 350°F and gently place cupcake liners into the muffin tin, ensuring even spacing.
- Whisk together the cake batter, incorporating a splash of fragrant vanilla extract to elevate the overall taste profile.
- Carefully ladle the batter into each liner, filling approximately two-thirds of the way to allow room for rising during baking.
- Transfer the tin to the preheated oven and bake until the cupcakes develop a golden hue and a inserted toothpick emerges pristine and crumb-free.
- Remove from the oven and allow the delicate cupcakes to rest and cool completely on a wire rack, preventing any moisture buildup.
- Once thoroughly cooled, the cupcakes are primed for decorative frosting and transformation into festive wreath-inspired treats.
Notes
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Use dairy-free buttercream or cream cheese frosting alternatives for vegan guests.
- Create uniform cupcake sizes by using an ice cream scoop when filling liners for consistent baking.
- Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to two weeks, allowing flexible party preparation in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg