Description

These Green Velvet Cupcakes are a festive treat featuring a light, moist texture and a rich cream cheese frosting that will delight everyone! Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, they are easy to make and use simple ingredients like buttermilk and vanilla extract for an alluring flavor. Enjoy these homemade cupcakes at your next celebration!

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 prepare 18 muffin liners in the pans.
In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and unsalted butter until fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to combine.
Mix in the green food coloring and vanilla extract until evenly blended.
In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder thoroughly.
Pour the buttermilk into the wet ingredients and mix together.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until well incorporated.
Fill each cupcake liner about three-quarters full with the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 17 minutes, using a toothpick to check for doneness.

Notes

Ensure the butter is at room temperature before creaming for best results.
Feel free to adjust the amount of green food coloring for desired color intensity.
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. A cream cheese frosting complements these perfectly.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 220
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg