St. Patrick’s Day Green Velvet Cupcakes

St. Patrick’s Day Green Velvet Cupcake

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these festive Green Velvet Cupcakes! They have the same moist, rich texture as classic red velvet but with a vibrant green color. Topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for any holiday gathering or party.


Ingredients

For the Green Velvet Cupcakes:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons green food coloring

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cupcake Batter

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and green food coloring.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.

Step 2: Bake the Cupcakes

  1. Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with batter.
  2. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract.

Step 4: Frost and Decorate

  1. Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
  2. Decorate with green sprinkles, shamrock toppers, or gold edible glitter.

Storage Tips

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Let the cupcakes sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Recipe Variations

  • Chocolate Green Velvet: Add ¼ cup melted white chocolate to the batter.
  • Mint Flavor: Add ½ teaspoon peppermint extract to the frosting.
  • Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.

These Green Velvet Cupcakes are moist, delicious, and festive—perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! 🍀💚 Let me know if you need any tweaks! 😊

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