St. Patrick’s Day Green Velvet Cupcakes

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! 😊