A dessert tray covered in frosting, sprinkles, and little edible stars usually means one thing – easy Christmas tree cupcakes have made their entrance.
They’re the kind of treat that’s festive enough to wow a crowd but simple enough to whip up without turning your kitchen into a holiday battlefield.
Cupcakes, after all, already win people over, and when they’re dressed like Christmas trees, they basically guarantee smiles.
This guide lines up 33 recipes to take your cupcake game from “pretty good” to “holiday hero.”
You can pipe swirls of green buttercream to mimic branches, scatter on colorful candies as ornaments, and even top them with a shiny star-shaped sprinkle.
Go classic with chocolate bases, keep it light with vanilla, or add seasonal twists like peppermint or gingerbread.
Each version is fun, easy, and full of cheer.
1. Christmas Tree Cupcakes

2. Christmas Tree Cupcakes With Buttercream

3. Picture-Perfect Christmas Tree Cupcakes

4. Ice Cream Cone Christmas Tree Cupcakes

5. Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes With Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

6. Tear and Share Christmas Tree Cupcakes

7. Christmas Tree Cupcakes With Sugar Cones

8. Cute & Simple Christmas Tree Cupcakes

9. Pink Christmas Tree Cupcakes

10. Chocolate Christmas Base Tree Cupcakes

11. Healthy Christmas Tree Cupcakes

12. Christmas Lights Cupcakes

13. Buttercream Frosting Christmas Tree Cupcakes

14. Festive Christmas Tree Cupcakes

15. Puzzle Christmas Tree Cake

16. Pretzel Christmas Tree Cupcakes

17. Christmas-Tree-On-Top Cupcakes

18. Chocolate Sponge Christmas Tree Cupcakes

19. Cute Christmas Cupcakes

20. Frozen Christmas Tree Cupcakes

21. Outstanding Christmas Tree Cupcakes

22. Charming Christmas Tree Cupcakes

23. Ice Cream Cone Christmas Tree Cupcakes

24. Surprising Christmas Tree Cupcake

25. Christmas Mini-Tree Cupcakes
