Festive Holiday Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Festive Holiday Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 tbsp butter, at room temperature; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 oz dark chocolate chips; 2 1/2 cups self-raising flour, sifted; 1/3 cup milk; 3 oz ready-made marzipan; None None red and green food coloring; 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 2 tbsp boiling water; 2 tbsp butter

Servings: persons

9 tbsp butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 oz dark chocolate chips
2 1/2 cups self-raising flour, sifted
1/3 cup milk
3 oz ready-made marzipan
None None red and green food coloring
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tbsp boiling water
2 tbsp butter

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Line 2 x 6-hole muffin pans with paper liners.
2
Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and chocolate chips.
3
Lightly fold flour and milk into butter mixture. Spoon into prepared pans, until holes are three-quarters full. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
4
Color three-quarters of marzipan green and remaining quarter red. Roll green to a 3mm thickness. Cut out holly leaves. Roll red into balls for berries.
5
To make the glaze, place powdered sugar in a bowl. Make a well in center and stir in water and butter, until smooth. Spread on each cake and decorate with marzipan leaves and berries.

1254

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 tbsp butter, at room temperature, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Festive Holiday Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Festive Holiday Cupcakes

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