Get ready to wow your family and friends with the most adorable and delicious holiday treat that's guaranteed to become an instant classic! These magical Christmas Tree Cone Cupcakes are not just a dessert – they're an edible work of art that brings the joy and whimsy of the holiday season right to your table. Imagine transforming simple ice cream cones into charming evergreen trees topped with luscious green frosting and sparkling sprinkle "ornaments" – it's a dessert that's sure to make everyone's eyes light up with delight!
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 12 ice cream cones
- Green buttercream frosting
- Decorative sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and well-blended.
- Place ice cream cones standing upright in the muffin tin, ensuring they are stable and balanced.
- Carefully pour the cake batter into each ice cream cone, filling approximately 2/3 to 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
- Once cooled, use a piping bag with a star tip to apply green buttercream frosting, starting from the bottom and swirling upward to create a tree-like shape.
- Decorate the "tree" with colorful sprinkles to resemble ornaments and create a festive appearance.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Tips
- Stability is Key: Make sure your ice cream cones are placed securely in the muffin tin to prevent tipping during baking.
- Don't Overfill: Fill cones only 2/3 to 3/4 full to allow room for the cake to rise without overflowing.
- Frosting Technique: Use a star-tipped piping bag and start frosting from the bottom, creating a swirling upward motion to mimic a tree's shape.
- Sprinkle Creativity: Choose a variety of colored sprinkles to create a festive, ornament-like decoration.
- Make Ahead: These cupcakes can be prepared a day in advance and stored in an airtight container to save time during holiday preparations.
- Temperature Matters: Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting and maintain the perfect tree shape.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: 56g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 40mg
