Strawberry Filled Cupcakes (Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes)

These strawberry filled cupcakes are perfect for the holidays! Make easy Christmas tree cupcakes filled with fresh strawberries for a fun and festive dessert.

These very cute Christmas tree cupcakes are easier than they look. Perfect for the holidays, the soft and moist chocolate cupcakes with Christmas tree frosting also have a fun surprise in the center.

The festive treats are actually strawberry filled cupcakes!

Everyone will love the delicious combination of soft chocolate cupcakes, creamy buttercream frosting, and sweet, fresh strawberries.

Try these strawberry stuffed cupcakes and bring cheer to your holiday dessert table.

What Are Strawberry Filled Cupcakes?

Strawberry filled cupcakes are chocolate cupcakes with strawberry filling.

Each soft and chocolatey cupcake is frosted generously with creamy buttercream, but biting into it will reveal a sweet and juicy strawberry.

The cute and festive Christmas tree frosting hides a delicious, fresh strawberry. And while the strawberry buttercream cupcakes look and taste impressive, they are actually super easy to make.

Make these easy Christmas tree cupcakes with edible cupcake toppers in just 45 minutes!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These easy Christmas tree cupcakes are delicious, fun, and perfect for the holidays. They are the cutest strawberry stuffed cupcakes you’ll ever see, and you’ll love how easy they are to make!

What’s more to like about these strawberry buttercream cupcakes?

• Easy and Festive Holiday Dessert Idea: These cute and fun Christmas tree cupcakes are surprisingly easy to make. You won’t need many kitchen tools, and piping the Christmas tree frosting with a fresh strawberry center is so easy that even kids can do it!
• Delicious Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Filling: Enjoy moist chocolate cupcakes with creamy buttercream frosting balanced by fresh strawberries. These festive holiday desserts are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
• Quick and Fun Christmas Tree Cupcakes: Strawberry filled cupcakes are also a joy to make. In just 45 minutes, you have a dozen delicious chocolate cupcakes with strawberry filling ready to wow your guests for the holidays.

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What Do Chocolate Cupcakes With Strawberry Filling Taste Like?

You can never go wrong with the indulgent combination of soft chocolate cupcakes and creamy buttercream frosting.

But more than their festive look, these easy Christmas tree cupcakes also have a sweet and juicy surprise at the center.

The fresh strawberries inside the buttercream frosting perfectly balance the richness of the cupcakes and frosting. These festive Christmas tree cupcakes are sweet but also chocolatey, creamy, and fruity.

Are Strawberry Stuffed Cupcakes Healthy?

Like other holiday desserts, enjoy this crowd-favorite cupcake recipe in moderation.

Chocolate cupcakes with strawberry buttercream are indulgent and meant to boost your mood instantly. But because they are high in sugar, they’re best consumed in small amounts.

You can always eat these delicious strawberry filled cupcakes with a healthy diet or bake them in smaller portions to manage your servings better.

What Are The Benefits Of These Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes?

Who would have thought that the cutest cupcakes on your holiday dessert table are incredibly easy to make? Decorating these strawberry filled cupcakes is actually fun and can even be a bonding activity for the family!

But more than their festive looks, your guests will love the fresh strawberry surprise in the chocolate cupcakes with buttercream frosting.

Enjoy soft and moist cupcakes with smooth buttercream that’s not overly sweet and balanced by fresh strawberries. Each bite is a delicious experience reminding you it’s the joyous holiday season!

Ingredients For Strawberry Buttercream Cupcakes

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS:

• All-purpose flour – Measure your flour correctly to make the perfect cupcakes. Scoop flour into the measuring cup instead of using the cup as a scoop.
• Cocoa powder – Use quality cocoa powder for the best taste.
• Baking powder – An important cupcake ingredient to help the batter rise when baked.
• Granulated sugar – Sweetens and keeps the delicious cupcakes moist.
• Salt – Enhances the flavor of the best cupcake in town. 
• Vegetable oil – Vegetable oil is best for making cupcakes because it has a neutral flavor that won’t affect the taste of the desserts.
• Egg – Influences the binding of the ingredients to achieve the best batter consistency.
• Vanilla extract – You can use vanilla extract both on the cupcake batter and frosting for additional flavor.
• Milk – Hydrates and activates the ingredients in the cupcake batter.

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING INGREDIENTS:

• Unsalted butter – Use unsalted butter on the traditional buttercream frosting, so you have complete control over its taste.
• Powdered sugar – Powdered or icing sugar dissolves quickly for a smooth and delicious buttercream frosting.
• Creme fraiche – This extra ingredient adds a subtle tang to balance the sweetness and richness of the butter mixture.
• Green gel food color – When tinting the frosting green, always use the gel food color to avoid changing its consistency.
• Fresh strawberries – Delicious and juicy surprise in the center of cupcakes.
• Silver sugar pearls – Optional festive sprinkles to make each cute cupcake merrier.
• Yellow fondant – Cut a small star on a yellow fondant as the final cute topping on the frosted cupcakes.

Tools Needed To Prepare Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

• Cupcake baking tray for baking the cupcakes
• Cupcake liners for the cupcakes
• Whisk for mixing the ingredients
• Ice cream scoop for portioning the cupcake batter
• Toothpicks for checking the baked cupcakes
• Wire rack for cooling the cupcakes
• Hand mixer for creaming the butter
• Small star icing tip for making the Christmas tree frosting
• Piping bag for the frosting
• Small star cookie cutter for cutting the fondant star topping

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions For Chocolate Cupcakes With Strawberry Filling 

Cake mix 

For a quick batter, you can also use a boxed chocolate cake mix for these strawberry filled cupcakes. Just reduce the baking time to one-third or check with a toothpick to avoid overcooking the boxed mix cupcakes.

Cream cheese frosting

You can whip up a quick cream cheese frosting if you prefer a tangier contrast with the chocolate cupcakes and fresh strawberries. Mix cream cheese, butter, and vanilla, then incorporate the powdered sugar in batches to make the frosting.

Confectioner’s sugar

Want to make these easy Christmas tree cupcakes more festive? Sift some confectioner’s sugar over the frosted strawberry stuffed cupcakes to mimic snow before serving.

How To Make Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Ingredients:

FOR THE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk

FOR THE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp creme fraiche
• Green gel food color
• 12 to 14 pcs fresh strawberries
• ¼ cup silver sugar pearls
• Yellow fondant for stars

Tools you need:

• Cupcake baking tray
• Cupcake liners
• Whisk
• Ice cream scoop
• Toothpicks
• Wire rack
• Hand mixer
• Small star icing tip
• Piping bag
• Small star cookie cutter

Instructions:

Start by gathering and measuring all the ingredients for the strawberry filled cupcakes.

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES:

STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line your baking tray with cupcake liners.

STEP 2: Mix the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

STEP 3: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the oil, egg, and vanilla extract.

STEP 4: Pour half the egg mixture and half the milk into the flour mixture. Whisk gently for a few seconds.

STEP 5: Add the remaining wet ingredients and milk to the batter and stir. Do not overmix, and stop once everything is combined thoroughly.

STEP 6: Fill the cupcake liners with a scoop of batter. Each liner should be ¾ full.

STEP 7: Bake the chocolate cupcakes for 20 to 24 minutes or until a toothpick in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

STEP 8: Let the cupcakes sit on the muffin tin for 5 minutes.

STEP 9: Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to finish cooling.

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:

STEP 1: Cream the butter with a hand mixer until light and creamy.

STEP 2: Add the powdered sugar in batches with creme fraiche and beat for 5 to 6 minutes until fluffy.

STEP 3: Color the frosting with green gel food color until you achieve the desired tint. Mix well.

STEP 4: Clean the strawberries and slice off their stems for a flat base.

STEP 5: Attach the icing tip to the piping bag and fill it with the green buttercream frosting.

STEP 6: Pipe a small amount of frosting in the center of the cupcake. Place an inverted strawberry over it.

STEP 7: Cover the entire strawberry with frosting from the bottom going up. Use gentle pressure and pull away to achieve pointed tips.

STEP 8: Decorate the frosting with sugar pearls and top with a star fondant to finish your cute food for the holidays.

What To Serve With Strawberry Stuffed Cupcakes

You can serve these soft, creamy strawberry buttercream cupcakes with your favorite cozy holiday drinks like hot chocolate or eggnog.

The delicious chocolate cupcakes with strawberry filling can also be mouthwatering desserts for your Christmas dinner after enjoying baked ham or roast turkey.

Looking for more delicious but easy holiday recipes? Try these festive treats you can serve with easy Christmas tree cupcakes.

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Tips About Making Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes

These strawberry buttercream cupcakes may look impressive and festive, but they’re actually very easy to make. Here are some additional notes to make your baking experience with strawberry stuffed cupcakes more enjoyable.

• For convenience, it’s possible to use a chocolate cake mix for this recipe. Just reduce the cooking time by one-third to one-half or insert a toothpick in the center of a cupcake and stop baking once it comes out clean.
• Never use liquid or powdered food color for the frosting, as they can affect the perfect texture and flavor of the buttercream.
• Enhance the taste of the frosting with one teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• Edible star toppers or non-edible star toppers would also make cute substitutes for the yellow star fondant tree toppers.

How To Store Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

These easy Christmas tree cupcakes also store well so that you can enjoy them even after the holidays. Here are some storage tips to keep them fresh:

Fridge: Store the strawberry-filled cupcakes in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days in the fridge. You can also make the buttercream frosting in advance and store it in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.

Just allow the chilled frosting to come to room temperature to make it easier to decorate the chocolate cupcakes.

Freezer: You can freeze the cooled cupcakes before decorating them. Wrap the cupcakes individually before storing them in an airtight container for three months in the freezer.

And once you’re ready to use them, unwrap the cupcakes and leave them to defrost for an hour or two. Then, decorate the room-temperature cupcakes as usual.

Learn about freezing cakes and cupcakes for more freezing tips.

What Tip To Use For Christmas Tree Cupcakes?

Use a small open star piping tip to achieve the cute pointed frosting for these easy Christmas tree cupcakes. Cover the entire strawberry with frosting starting from the bottom and pulling away after each gentle squeeze.

Can I Use Strawberry Jam For Cupcake Filling?

You can use strawberry jam to fill these moist chocolate cupcakes. Scoop out a small portion at the center of each cupcake and fill the core with strawberry jam.

What To Fill Strawberry Cupcakes With?

Fill strawberry cupcakes with jam, cream cheese, buttercream, or lemon curd. Like these festive Christmas tree cupcakes, you can also put a fresh strawberry in the center of the frosting.

 FAQ About Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

Conclusion

These strawberry filled cupcakes are fun, easy, and delicious!

Make your holidays more festive with easy Christmas tree cupcakes.

The fresh strawberry in the center of the creamy frosting makes the best surprise in these moist chocolate cupcakes.

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