Description

Holiday Lights Cupcakes are a festive delight that will brighten any gathering. These fluffy vanilla cupcakes are topped with creamy buttercream frosting and adorned with colorful sprinkles, mimicking twinkling holiday lights. Perfect for holiday celebrations or simply to bring a smile to your day, these treats capture the joy of the season in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk
2 cups buttercream frosting (homemade or store-bought)
½ cup colorful holiday-themed sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them with buttercream and adding sprinkles.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
Calories: 265
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: For added flavor, try incorporating almond or peppermint extract into the batter. Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.