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By kelsa94

Rate this recipe 4.4/5 (14 Votes)
Christmas Tree Cupcakes 1 Picture
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Servings 12
Preparation time 30
Cooking time 65

  • 12 sugar cones (2 to 2 1/2-inches wide and 4 to 5-inches long)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Frosting for Christmas Tree Cupcakes
  • Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling

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  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Dash salt
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  • Edible glitter
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  • CAKE:
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  • 3 egg yolks
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  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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  • VANILLA BUTTERCREAM:
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  • BUNDT CAKE:
  • Softened butter, for greasing the pan
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for flouring the pan)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
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  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
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  • 1 cup milk, room temperature
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  • PEPPERMINT GLAZE:
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  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix
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  • LOAVES:
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  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
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  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon
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  • CAKE:
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  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 box vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
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  • 3/4 cup water
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  • FROSTING:
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  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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  • GARLIC BUTTER:
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  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
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  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
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  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
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  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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  • FROSTING:
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  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
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  • 1/8 teaspoon rum extract
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  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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