Christmas Cupcakes

Ooooo......doesn't this gorgeous Christmas Cupcakes look simply delicious to you???? These are lovely layered Christmas Cupcakes with buttercream. 

If you are thinking of what to prepare for your little Christmas Party.........why not give this a try. I am pretty sure your guests (young or old) will definitely be tempted to try it out :)

Check out a simple cupcake recipe from cupcakerecipes.com :-

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 large eggs
 

Easy Cupcake Recipe Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper liners.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.  Add shortening, milk, and vanilla.  Beat for 1 minute on medium speed.  Scrape side of bowl with a spatula.

Add eggs to the mixture.  Beat for 1 minute on medium speed.  Scrape bowl again.  Beat on high speed for 1 minute 30 seconds until well mixed.

**Separate batter into two portions - one for the red and the other for the green**

Spoon cupcake batter into paper liners until 1/2 to 2/3 full.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool 5 minutes in pans then remove and place on wire racks to cool completely.

Once cupcakes are completely cooled, cut into layers and frost with your favorite frosting recipe or decorate as you desire.

Bon Appetit!