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!

Nutriscore Rating: 32/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer or hand whisk.

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.

Step 5

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until the batter is smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe or spread the frosting onto each cupcake.

Step 11

Decorate the frosted cupcakes with Christmas-themed sprinkles or edible decorations of your choice.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy these festive treats!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1049.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4435.2

Total Fat 241.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 143.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 982.8mg	0%
Sodium 896.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 552.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g	0%
Total Sugars 428.7g
Protein 32.8g	0%

Vitamin D 191.0IU	0%
Calcium 234.5mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 505.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 48.9%