Christmas Grinch Cupcakes
Bright, bold, and full of holiday mischief, these Christmas Grinch Cupcakes bring a little green cheer to your dessert table. With fluffy green cake, a swirl of sweet red heart-topped frosting, and just the right amount of sass, they’re the perfect treat for parties, school events, or a Grinch movie night.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
- Total Time: 11 minute
- Yield: 24 cupcakes 1x
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
1 box white cake mix
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
Green gel food coloring
1/2 tsp mint or vanilla extract (optional twist)
For the Frosting
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Red gel food coloring
Toppings & Decoration
Red heart sprinkles or candies
Green cupcake liners
Optional: edible glitter or sanding sugar for sparkle
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with green cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and mint/vanilla extract. Add green food coloring until it reaches that classic Grinchy hue.
Fill liners 2/3 full and bake for 18–20 minutes. Let cool completely.
For the frosting, beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream, beating until smooth. Tint red with food coloring.
Pipe frosting in swirls on cooled cupcakes.
Top each with a red candy heart and a dash of sparkle, if using.
Nutrition
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 26g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
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