Christmas Tree Cupcakes Recipe - (4.6/5)

Ingredients

• DECORATION:
• sugar pearls for decoration
• star shaped candies or yellow fondant for stars on top
• CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder
• 3/4 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• green food coloring