Description

These Green Velvet Cupcakes are irresistibly delicious and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! With their vibrant color and delightful cream cheese frosting, they are a simple yet festive treat that everyone will love. Easy to make and a hit at any gathering!

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 your oven to 350° F and line muffin pans with 18 liners.
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and unsalted butter until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate fully.
Mix in the green food coloring and vanilla extract.
In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder thoroughly.
Pour the buttermilk into the wet mixture and blend well.
Gradually mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until well combined.
Fill each liner three-quarters full with the batter.
Bake for approximately 17 minutes in the preheated oven, and check for doneness with a toothpick.

Notes

Use more green food coloring if a deeper color is desired.
Make sure the cream cheese and butter for the frosting are fully softened for easy mixing.
These cupcakes can be topped with green sanding sugar or shamrock sprinkles for a festive touch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 250
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg