We had a fantastic day with our family today. Our boys got to play with their 7 cousins (on the hubby's side), and had such an amazing time they were more than ready to go to bed tonight!
I made these Christmas tree cupcakes after seeing picture after picture of similar ones on Pinterest. I had plans on making Devil's Food cupcakes (the next challenge for the Club: Baked group), but can you believe it? I ran out of flour! I bake all of the time, and usually pay close attention to my supplies......how did that completely slip by me? I decided to do a white cake box mix, and then made my own frosting. I again used the Perfect Cupcake Frosting from Our Best Bites (it's the only one I ever use anymore). I tinted it Christmas tree green, and using a large 1B tip, made a tower of frosting topped with a star, and covered in sprinkles. I did have trouble with a slightly too warm kitchen causing a couple of my trees to lean to the side. I kept those for me!
I hope that you are all having a wonderful Christmas.......Enjoy!
This post is linked to:
Sweet Indulgences Sunday - Tuesday Talent Show - Crazy Sweet Tuesday - These Chicks Cooked - Link It Up Wednesday - T' Time - Full Plate Thursday - Turning the Table Thursday - Bake with Bizzy - It's a Keeper Thursday - It's a Celebration - Sweet Tooth Friday - Friday Favorites - Anything Goes Linky - Show Off Your Stuff - I'm Lovin' It - Friday Food - Sweets for a Saturday
VERY cute! Thanks for sharing...trust you're recovering nicely from all of the holiday hub bub. =) Warm wishes to you in the new year.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful. I really need to work on my cupcake decorating skills in 2012. I don't quite have the swirl down. Thanks for listing the tip that you used. I really want to learn how to make these. Thanks for sharing on Sweet Indulgences Sunday.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! And the cupcake stand is adorable, I am addicted to them LOL.
ReplyDeleteYour cupcake looks beautiful! I may have to try a few. Pat
ReplyDeleteI am going to check out that frosting recipe now! I use a basic butter cream and would love to have another go-to cupcake frosting!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up!
Christina
www.inspirationforcelebration.com
Gorgeous! I can't wait to check out that frosting. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing on Crazy Sweet Tuesday and have a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThese turned out soooo very cute! Love the simplicity of it!
ReplyDeleteWould also love for you to stop by for a visit!
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~Abbie (www.fivedaysfiveways.com)
These are great :)
ReplyDeleteKristen,
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas tree cupcakes are so pretty. That is a great frosting. I love having a great "go to" recipe that I know will work every time. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Happy New Year to you and your family and Abundant Blessings in 2012!
Miz Helen