These cupcakes are great for people who are looking to reduce overall sugar in their holiday treats. They look adorable and truly unique but are beyond easy to decorate, making them a great project for little ones to help with. Even though we may not be able to celebrate like we typically do, we can still spread holiday cheer by gifting these cupcakes that can easily be personalized with custom frosting designs! To complement the cupcakes, I made a simple buttercream with Truvia® Confectioners Sweetener to decorate them like ornaments. Since Truvia® Confectioners Sweetener measures cup-for-cup like traditional confectioners’ sugar in recipes, it’s versatile and easy to swap it into any of your favorite frostings or glazes.
How to Make Christmas Ornament Cupcakes
Heat oven to 350F. Sift the cocoa powder, leavening agents, salt and flour in a bowl then whisk together and set aside.
Cream the butter and Truvia® Sweet Complete™ All-Purpose Sweetener together then mix in the vanilla, eggs and milk. Scrape the bowl down and mix once more.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet then mix together until combined. Don’t worry if you see some lumps, everything will work out in the bake. Use a spatula to mix in any errant bits of flour, butter etc.
Fill the cupcake papers 2/3 the way up then bake at 350F until the centers spring back when pressed. Set aside to cool.
Cream the butter and salt then add the Truvia® Confectioners sweetener. Beat on high until light and fluffy then add cream a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Divide the frosting into bowls and tint with food colorings.
Use a spatula to cover the cooled cupcakes in a thin layer of buttercream then gently press the cupcakes into colored sanding sugar. Decorate with more buttercream, colorful candies and whatever else you have on hand. Finish the cupcakes be piping a top for them using a medium round tip.
Pro Tips for this Recipe
Measure your flour correctly! Adding too much flour to the recipe is the most common mistake. The best, and easiest way to measure flour is by using a scale. If you don’t have one then fluff your flour with a spoon, sprinkle it into your measuring cup, and use a knife to level it off. Sift the dry ingredients, cocoa powder can have a lot of lumps. Room temperature ingredients will mix best so make sure the butter, eggs, sour cream, and milk are not ice cold. Have fun with the decorations! Use your favorite candies, piping tips, and accessories to make these ornaments come to life.
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