Description

These green velvet cupcakes are a festive twist, featuring a rich flavor balanced with a creamy frosting. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, they are easy to make and delightful to enjoy.

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 until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the green food coloring and vanilla extract until combined.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
Pour the buttermilk into the wet mixture and mix well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
Fill each lined muffin cup three-quarters full with batter.
Bake for approximately 17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is softened before mixing for a smoother frosting.
You can adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your desired shade of green.
Feel free to add shamrock sprinkles or green sanding sugar on top for a festive touch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 278
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 54mg