Coca Cola Christmas Cupcakes

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Last Updated on January 10, 2022 by Alaina

With Coca Cola in both the cupcakes and the frosting, these Christmas Coca Cola Cupcakes are rich and fudgy and light and fluffy. They’re a delicious Christmastime treat!

The holidays are my favorite time of the year for so many reasons. I love the cooler temperatures, the smell of smoke from fireplaces in the cold night air, the beautiful twinkling lights, the joyful music, and the time spent with family and friends.

I also love the holiday parties, the traditions, and my personal favorite – the fun holiday crafts and delicious recipes I get to make!

Speaking of delicious recipes, every year I have a blast coming up with fun and tasty holiday treats. Like this Surprise Inside Christmas Gift Box Cake and these Hanukkah Pinata Cookies.

This year, I decided to make these Coca-Cola Christmas Cupcakes topped with rich Chocolate Coca-Cola Icing! This recipe is so good, that I wanted to share it with you as well – plus a fun craft you can do with the empty bottles – DIY Coke Bottle Christmas Characters!

Now I know what you’re thinking, “another Coca-Cola Cupcake recipe?!” Well, yes, and no. You see there is something unique about this recipe, something that makes it stand out from the rest. You want to know my secret?

Coke de Mexico Coca-Cola! Yep, instead of using the Coca-Cola we have here in the US, I prefer to use Coke de Mexico because it is made with real sugar and no high fructose corn syrup! And let me tell you, it makes all the difference!

Don’t they look amazing?!

Want to give these Coca Cola Christmas cupcakes a try for yourself? Keep reading!

How to Make Coca-Cola Christmas Cupcakes with Chocolate Coca-Cola Frosting

With Coca Cola in both the cupcakes and the frosting, these Christmas Coca Cola Cupcakes are rich and fudgy and light and fluffy. They’re so yummy, they won’t last long, either!

You will find the complete ingredient list and instructions in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

KITCHEN TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

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• hand mixer or countertop mixer
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• 12-count muffin/cupcake pan
• cupcake liners
• mixing bowls – small and medium
• stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment OR hand-held mixer
• small saucepan
• whisk

Ingredients for Coca-Cola Christmas Cupcakes

• Coca-Cola (Coke de Mexico is my fav. cause no HFCS, just brown sugar)
• cocoa powder
• unsalted butter
• granulated sugar
• dark brown sugar
• all-purpose flour
• baking soda
• salt
• egg

Coca-Cola Christmas Cupcakes Instructions

Step One: Prep

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Line a cupcake pan with baking papers.

Step Two: Combine Coke, Cocoa and Butter

• In a small saucepan, add the Coca-Cola, cocoa powder, and butter.

Step Three: Heat

• Stir mixture over medium heat until butter is melted.

Step Four: Add Sugars

• Slowly stir in the sugars and whisk until they are completely dissolved.

Step Five: Let Cool Completely

• Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool completely before adding anything else.

Step Six: Combine Dry Ingredients

• As the mixture is cooling, in a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step Seven: Whisk Egg

• In yet another, smaller bowl, whisk the egg until just beaten.

Step Eight: Add Egg to Batter

• Now whisk the egg into the cooled cocoa mixture.

Step Nine: Add Dry Ingredients to Batter

• Slow add in the flour mixture, a little bit at a time, stirring gently until completely combined.

Step Ten: Fill Cupcake Pan

• Using a small measuring cup or spoon, pour the batter into the cupcake papers until each one is about 3/4 full. Tip: use the foil lined cupcake wrappers as a way to keep the batter from sticking.

Step Eleven: Bake

• Place in oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the cake springs back when gently pressed in the middle.

Step Twelve: Cool

• Allow cupcakes to cool just a bit before frosting. As you will read below, it works best to frost them while the cupcakes are still a tad warm.

How to Make Coca Cola Frosting

This easy-to-make icing has a consistency that is more like a glaze or a chocolate ganache rather than a frosting. It adds the perfect amount of chocolate-y sweetness to the Coca-Cola Cupcakes – just don’t overdo it as it is quite sweet!

Ingredients for Coca-Cola Frosting

• butter
• cocoa
• Coca-Cola (Coke de Mexico!)
• powdered sugar
• vanilla extract
• Christmas sprinkles – I used holly and berries sprinkles

Coca-Cola Frosting Instructions

While the cupcakes are cooling is the perfect time to start it.

You will want to add the icing to the cupcakes as soon as you finish making it. It is best if the cupcakes are still slightly warm when you frost them!

Step One: Combine Coke, Cocoa and Butter

• Begin by combining the butter, cocoa and Coca-Cola in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir just until butter melts and the ingredients are completely combined.

Step Two: Remove from Heat

• Once the butter has melted, remove the pan from the heat.

Step Three: Slowly Add Powdered Sugar

• Start adding the powdered sugar a little bit at a time, stirring as you go.

Step Four: Add Vanilla Extract

• Last of all, add the vanilla flavoring, and stir well.

Step Five: Frost

• Use a spoon to drizzle the frosting over the cupcakes while it is still warm. As the icing begins to cool, it will harden slightly adding an elegant touch to the overall look of these Cocoa Cola Cupcakes.

Step Six: Decorate with Sprinkles

• Before the frosting sets, decorate the cupcakes with sprinkles or small candies.

Allow the Cocoa Cola Frosting to set and that’s it! All that’s left is to enjoy!

These Christmas Cocoa Cola Cupcakes also make a great homemade gift idea!

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More Christmas Recipes

Looking for more delicious and unique holiday recipes? If you liked this simple Christmas Coca Cola Cupcakes recipe, then I believe you’ll love these other Christmas recipes!

• Christmas White Chocolate Covered Pretzels
• White Chocolate Peppermint Dipped Marshmallows
• Double Delight Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

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