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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and green food coloring.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
Step 2: Bake the Cupcakes
- Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 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
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
Step 4: Frost and Decorate
- Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
- 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! 😊