Description

These Green Velvet Cupcakes bring a festive twist to classic cupcakes. With their vibrant color and deliciously rich cream cheese frosting, they are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or any special occasion. Made with simple ingredients and easy to prepare, these treats will please everyone.

Ingredients

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1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup butter – unsalted
3 eggs
3 drops green food coloring – or more
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk*
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese – softened
½ cup unsalted butter – softened
4 cups confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
green sanding sugar or shamrock sprinkles

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° F and line muffin pans with 18 liners.
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and unsalted butter.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well to incorporate after each addition.
Mix in the green food coloring and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
Add the buttermilk to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until well blended.
Fill the cupcake liners three-quarters full with the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 17 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

Notes

For a more vibrant color, add more drops of green food coloring as desired.
Ensure that cream cheese is softened before mixing for a smooth frosting texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 250
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg