Nigella Lawson Christmas Cupcakes
Bring the festive spirit to your dessert table with Nigella Lawson’s Christmas Cupcakes—perfectly moist, buttery cupcakes topped with a luscious, creamy vanilla frosting and adorned with cheerful Christmas-themed sprinkles. These holiday cupcakes are quick and easy to make, with just 20 minutes of prep time and a classic combination of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and sugar. The vanilla-scented batter bakes into light, fluffy cupcakes, while the homemade frosting adds an irresistible touch of sweetness. Whether laid out on a party platter or gifted in a decorative box, these delightful treats are a surefire way to spread holiday cheer. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a fun baking activity with the family, these Christmas cupcakes are destined to become a festive favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 g All-purpose flour
- 125 g Unsalted butter
- 125 g Caster sugar
- 1.5 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 tbsp Milk
- 300 g Icing sugar
- 150 g Unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp Milk (for frosting)
- 1 packet Christmas-themed sprinkles or decorations
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer or hand whisk.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until the batter is smooth and creamy.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the frosting, beat the unsalted butter until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add the icing sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, beating until creamy and spreadable.
Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe or spread the frosting onto each cupcake.
Decorate the frosted cupcakes with Christmas-themed sprinkles or edible decorations of your choice.
Serve and enjoy these festive treats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 241.6 g | 310% | |
| Saturated Fat | 143.9 g | 720% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 983 mg | 328% | |
| Sodium | 896 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 552.6 g | 201% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 428.7 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 505 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
