Description

These Green Velvet Cupcakes are a delightful treat for any occasion, particularly for St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy their lovely color and rich cream cheese frosting, made with simple ingredients that come together quickly, making them perfect for sweet celebrations.

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 the sugar and unsalted butter together until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate.
Mix in the green food coloring and vanilla extract until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
Pour the buttermilk into the wet mixture and stir until combined.
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fill the lined muffin cups about ¾ full with batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

You can adjust the green food coloring to achieve your desired shade.
For a festive touch, top with green sanding sugar or shamrock sprinkles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 280
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 195mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg