Description

These Green Velvet Cupcakes are uniquely flavored and visually stunning, making them the perfect sweet treat for St. Patrick’s Day. With a rich cream cheese frosting and a hint of vanilla, they are simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious!

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 cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, cream the granulated sugar and unsalted butter together until fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to combine adequately.
Stir in the green food coloring and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder thoroughly.
Pour the buttermilk into the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating just until combined.
Scoop the batter into the prepared liners, filling them about ¾ full.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 17 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your desired shade of green.
These cupcakes are best enjoyed with a generous swirl of cream cheese frosting on top.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 300
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg