These Festive Wreath Cupcakes Are An Impressive Christmas Dessert!

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This festive pull-apart Wreath Cupcakes are decorated with swirls of green frosting, colorful candy "ornaments," and a fondant bow, creating a delightful and impressive Christmas dessert. 

Get ready to wow your holiday party guests with this stunning cupcake wreath "cake!" These Christmas Wreath Pull Apart Cupcakes are perfect for all your Christmas celebrations! With the help of a ready-made cake mix and some colorful decorations, you can create a playful and delicious Christmas treat that’s easy to make and delightful to eat!

This creative treat is perfect for Christmas parties offering a fun twist on traditional cupcakes.

Check out more cupcake pull-apart cakes and our Thanksgiving cupcakes. 

Can I  make my own cake and frosting?

Yes of course! We're focused more here on our decorating tutorial vs. the actual baking recipes. Feel free to use your preferred cake mix, flavor, and frosting whether store-bought or homemade!

What can I use other than chocolate candies for the wreath ornaments?

Here are some fun variations! 

1. Fresh Berries - Use small red berries like raspberries or currants for healthy ornaments
2. Candy gumdrops -  These would be fun for the kids!
3. Edible Glitter or Sprinkles - Use gold or silver edible glitter for more elegant cupcakes
4. Pomegranate Seeds - These add a natural, jewel-like look and aren't too sweet
5. Chopped Nuts - Pistachios or almonds can give a textured, natural look.
6. Dried Cranberries or Cherries - Adds color and a festive touch.
7. Dried flaked coconut - Sprinkle for a snowy appearance.
8. Small Fondant Shapes - Cut out mini stars, snowflakes, or holly leaves from fondant.

Wreath Cupcakes - Ingredients 

• 22 cupcakes (baked and cooled, using your favorite cake mix!)
• Green icing (we used store-bought but you can make your own!)
• Piping bag
• Large star piping tip
• M&M candies (or similar)
• Red fondant bow (we used this mold to make it)

*If using store-bought frosting note it can be soft for piping. You can add ½-3/4 cup of sifted powdered sugar to one can of frosting to stiffen it up. Mix well with a blender until fluffy. Add a few pinches of salt to balance the sweetness.

How to make Wreath Cupcakes 

Step 1: Bake and Cool Your Cupcakes 

Start by baking your preferred cake mix into 24 cupcakes according to the package instructions. Allow them to cool completely before moving on to decorating.

Step 2: Shape Your Wreath

Once cooled, shape your cupcakes into a wreath shape.

Step 3: Frost the Cupcakes 

Using the green icing in a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, pipe wide rosettes onto each cupcake. If there are gaps, you can pipe additional green icing between cupcakes to fill any gaps.

Step 4: Add the Ornaments

Carefully place M&M candies on the rosettes to represent festive ornaments. Feel free to mix and match colors to create a vibrant and cheerful look!

Step 5: Add the Bow

Add your red fondant bow to the top of your wreath! We used a mold to make a perfect little bow for ours.

Final Thoughts 

These Christmas Wreath Pull Apart Cupcakes are a fun and festive holiday treat! Kids will love making these; they are perfect for little hands to grab!

Fun for any holiday celebration, these delightful cupcakes are easy to make and guaranteed to impress! Whether you’re hosting a party, looking for a fun activity with kids, or want to enjoy a festive dessert, these cupcakes are a sweet way to celebrate the season.