Christmas Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
• 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• ¼ cup greek yogurt (room temperature)
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup whole milk (room temperature)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
• Pinch of salt (optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12 cup muffin pan cupcake liners.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, add the butter and sugar and cream together on medium speed for about 3 minutes or until the butter is pale yellow, scraping down the sides, as needed.

4. 4

   Add the eggs, greek yogurt, oil, milk, and vanilla, and continue mixing until smooth.

5. 5

   Add the flour mixture and beat on medium speed until no more flour streaks remain.

6. 6

   Scoop batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup 3/4 full. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   Add butter to a clean bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until light in color and increased in volume.

8. 8

   Scrape down the sides and add the powdered sugar. Mix for about 2 minutes until combined, and then add the vanilla, cream, and salt. Continue to mix until smooth and creamy, about another 2-3 minutes.

9. 9

   Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with your desired tip and frost cupcakes. Top with white sparkling sugar and a snowflake for decoration.