Today, we’re going to whip up some Grinch Cupcakes that are sure to steal the show at your next holiday gathering.
These whimsical treats are not only cute but also incredibly delicious, making them the perfect addition to your festive spread.
Let’s dive into the world of Grinch Cupcakes and spread some holiday cheer!
How do I Get the perfect green color For Grinch Cupcakes?
The color of your food dye will deepen over time, so stop adding color when you’re about two shades lighter than your desired hue.
As the cupcakes bake and the frosting sets, the color will deepen to the Grinch green we all love and know!
Where can I find the jumbo heart sprinkles and leaf green food coloring?
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What piping supplies do I need for Grinch Cupcakes
You’ll need piping bags and a large star tip (1M). You can find them here:
Ingredients Needed for Easy Grinch Cupcakes
For the Cupcakes:
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup oil
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- Green food coloring
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- Green food coloring
- Large red heart sprinkles (for decoration)
How to Make Easy Grinch Cupcakes
Preheat and Prep:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line your cupcake pans with cupcake liners. Set them aside.
Start mixing.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter and sugar. Cream them together until the mixture becomes smooth.
Add wet ingredients.
To the same bowl, add in the vanilla extract and eggs. Mix until they are well combined, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add dry ingredients.
Next, add in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly into the wet mixture.
Greenify the cupcake batter.
Now, it’s time to add some green magic!
Pour in the milk, oil, and a few drops of green food coloring.
Mix very well.
Remember, you can always add more food coloring later if needed.
Start with just a few drops and mix thoroughly between each addition.
Fill the cupcake liners. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup or an ice cream scoop, fill each lined cupcake cavity with enough batter to fill them about ⅔ full.
Bake to perfection.
Pop the cupcakes in the oven and bake for 14-16 minutes.
You’ll know they’re ready when the edges start to turn golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Set them aside to cool completely before decorating.
How to Make Green Frosting for Grinch Cupcakes
For the frosting, place the softened butter, salt, and vanilla extract in the bowl of your stand mixer.
Mix until well combined.
Gradually add in about half of the powdered sugar and combine.
Then, add the remaining powdered sugar and about two tablespoons of milk.
Mix on low speed until everything comes together.
If the frosting still looks crumbly, add the remaining milk.
Whisk on medium to high speed for about a minute to fluff up the frosting until it’s smooth.
Add green food coloring, just a few drops at a time, and mix well between each addition.
Scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl to ensure there are no sneaky white spots.
Transfer your beautifully green frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (1M).
How to Assemble Easy Grinch Cupcakes
Once your cupcakes have cooled, it’s time to work some decorating magic.
Pipe a large mound of green frosting on each cupcake, starting at the outer edge and circling in a spiral upwards to create a Grinchy mountain peak.
Finally, place a single large red heart sprinkle at the peak of every frosting mound.
These little hearts represent the moment when the Grinch’s heart grew three sizes. How sweet!
How to Store Easy Grinch Cupcakes
Grinch cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, allowing you to enjoy a bit of holiday cheer whenever you fancy.
You can also freeze them for up to 3 months if you want to save a bit of the holiday magic for later.
Get ready to dazzle your family and friends with these delightful Grinch Cupcakes that are bound to make your heart grow, just like the Grinch’s.
Happy baking, and may your holidays be filled with love, laughter, and lots of delicious treats!
More Christmas Recipes
- Christmas Crock Pot Candy
- Ginger Christmas Tree Cookies
- Christmas Tree Pretzel Rods
Christmas Grinch Cookies
Easy Grinch Cupcakes
Beautifully green cupcakes to help celebrate the Grinch! Each cupcake is topped iwth a small red heart. Everyone will love the fluffy cupcakes and creamy frosting! Perfect for Christmas!
Ingredients
- For the cupcakes:
- ¾ c milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 t vanilla
- 1 c sugar
- ¼ c oil
- ½ c unsalted butter, softened
- ½ t salt
- 1 ½ t baking powder
- 1 ½ c flour
- Green food coloring
- For the Frosting:
- 1 c unsalted butter, softened
- 1 t vanilla
- 1 t salt
- 3-4 T milk
- 4 c powdered sugar
- Green food coloring
- Large red heart sprinkles, to decorate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line your cupcake pan(s) - set aside.
- For the cupcakes - In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter and sugar. Cream until smooth.
- To the bowl, add in the vanilla and eggs. Mix until combined - scraping down the sides when needed.
- Add in the flour, baking powder and salt and mix thoroughly.
Finally, add in the milk, oil and a few drops of the green food coloring. - Mix very well - stopping the machine, scraping down the sides and mixing again. You can always add a bit more food coloring to achieve the shade of green you want, so only add a few drops at a time and mix well between each addition.
- Using a ¼ c measuring cup or an ice cream scoop, fill each lined cupcake cavity with enough cake batter to fill them about ⅔ full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes or until the edges are beginning to brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside and allow to cool completely before decorating.
- For the frosting - in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, salt, and vanilla. Mix to combine.
- Add in about half of the powdered sugar and combine.
- Add in the remaining powdered sugar and about two tablespoons worth of the milk. Mix on low speed until combined. If the frosting still appears crumbly and dry, add the remaining milk. Whisk on med/high speed for about a minute to fluff up the frosting until smooth.
- Tint the frosting green - adding just a few drops at a time and mixing well between each addition. Scrape down the sides and the bottom to ensure there are no white spots hiding.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
To assemble - once the cupcakes are cool, they can be decorated. - Pipe a large mound of frosting on each cupcake - starting at the outside edge and circling in a spiral upwards to create a mountain peak. Repeat with the remaining cupcakes.
- Place a single large red heart at the peak of every frosting mound.
Notes
Storage: Cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 275Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 191mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 0gSugar: 28gProtein: 2g
Nutrition values are estimates only, and are provided only as a courtesy.
