Fluffy Christmas Cupcakes Recipe
The best Christmas cupcakes! These easy, spiced holiday treats are made with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, featuring a soft crumb and an optional festive orange zest twist.
Ingredients
- 1/1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger optional
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup dried raisins
- 1 orange zest
- 2 tbsp nuts sprinkled or chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups icing sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Whisk dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, soda, salt, spices) in a bowl.
- Beat sugar and melted butter until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Sift in the dry ingredients. Mix gently while adding the buttermilk until just combined.
- Fold in optional add-ins (cranberries, zest, or nuts) if using.
- Fill liners ¾ full. Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy and spread or pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 151mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 488IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
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