Easy-to-Make Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Easy-to-Make Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Almost everyone loves cupcakes, so they tend to be a popular sweet treat on special occasions. Not only do cupcakes taste great, but their easy to customize to any holiday or celebratory occasion. Although some find creating cupcakes daunting because they can be time-consuming. As a mom-of-three, I understand this, so I try to keep my cupcakes creations simple, but still tasty and fun looking. These Christmas tree cupcakes are just that – simple to make, but fun and tasty! 

Ingredients

Easy-to-Make Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Box white cake mix (calls for eggs, oil, water)
Funfetti vibrant green vanilla frosting 
Natural star sprinkles
Colorful confetti sprinkles 
Decorating bag
Large star decorating tip (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350° and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together your cake mix, eggs, oil, and water until well mixed

3. Fill your cupcake liners up about halfway with your cake batter and bake for 13-15 minutes or until a tooth pick test comes out clean

4. Remove your cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely

5. Open a decorating bag and place it inside a tall glass, fold the sides of the bag over the glass, and fill with your green frosting 

Easy-to-Make Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Easy-to-Make Christmas Tree Cupcakes

6. Place a tall dan of frosting in the center of each cupcake then draw a swirl onto your cupcakes around the center dab starting at the outside and working your way up

Easy-to-Make Christmas Tree Cupcakes

7. Top each cupcake off with your primary confetti sprinkles and a star sprinkle at the top

Easy-to-Make Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Easy-to-Make Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Enjoy!

Easy-to-Make Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Be sure to check out our other sweet treats in the food section of Celeb Baby Laundry.

14 Comments
  1. Robin Masshole Mommy says

    Those are so cute. I am sure that my boys would absolutely love it if I made these for them.

  2. Sarah-Louise Bailey says

    I love the green frosting, very merry Xmas. It was the most colorful cupcake I have ever seen. And I can’t believe that it was that easy to make. Kids will definitely like this.

  3. Jennifer Gilbert says

    These are gorgeous! You make them look so easy! Love the bright colors. Will have to try these with my kids over the holidays.

  4. Nikki says

    These are such cute cupcakes! I love festive treats like this, they’re perfect for parties! They look surprisingly simple to make!

  5. Terri Beavers says

    Now that’s what I’m looking for. Something festive and easy for the grandkids to help me make this weekend. I can’t wait to give these a try.

  6. Melanie Smith says

    Aww, those tree cupcakes are so cutee! Perfect for my son and his friends during this holidays!

  7. Amy Jones says

    This cupcake is the cutest! I’m definitely making it for the upcoming christmas party. Thank you so much for sharing <3

  8. Karlyn Cruz says

    Those are some of the prettiest cupcakes I’ve ever seen! And they’re doable, that makes the whole thing sweeter.

  9. Bill S says

    These are cute tree cupcakes! These are perfect for the holidays!

  10. hey sharonoox says

    This is such a lovely post! I’ll definitely want to try these. My son is going to flip if I show him this. Thanks. Happy holidays!

  11. Dana Vento says

    You’d think these came from a bakery! I think the cupcakes are adorable and they’re perfect as a giveaway or as a dessert on Christmas eve!

  12. Jen says

    I love the idea. My kids would flip to see this one served this Christmas Eve.

  13. TColeman says

    These are so adorable. I know that kids would gobble them up.

  14. Misty Dawn Nelson says

    Such a good and yummy cupcake. This would be perfect for Christmas. Glad you share this with us

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