Delicious green velvet cupcakes with creamy frosting on a decorative tray.

Green Velvet Cupcakes

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Why Make This Recipe

Green Velvet Cupcakes are not only perfectly festive but also a delicious treat for any occasion. Their vibrant color adds fun to your dessert table, making them great for parties, birthdays, or even just a sweet afternoon snack. The combination of a soft, moist cupcake with rich cream cheese frosting makes them a delightful indulgence. Plus, they’re simple to make and sure to impress your friends and family!

How to Make Green Velvet Cupcakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 drops green food coloring, or more
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Green sanding sugar or shamrock sprinkles

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line muffin pans with 18 liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the green food coloring and vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  6. Combine the buttermilk with the wet mixture, then slowly mix in the dry ingredients until well combined.
  7. Fill each liner about 3/4 full with batter.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the softened butter and mix until blended.
  10. Then, add vanilla and confectioner’s sugar, beating until the mixture is creamy.
  11. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and decorate with green sanding sugar or shamrock sprinkles as desired.

How to Serve Green Velvet Cupcakes

Serve these cupcakes at room temperature for the best flavor. They make a stunning centerpiece at any gathering when arranged on a beautiful platter. You can also add extra decorations such as edible glitter or themed toppers to suit the occasion!

How to Store Green Velvet Cupcakes

To keep your cupcakes fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want them to last longer, you can refrigerate them for about a week. If you have leftover frosting, it can be stored in the fridge as well, just make sure to keep it covered.

Tips to Make Green Velvet Cupcakes

  • Make sure the butter is soft before creaming it with sugar. This will help achieve a light and fluffy texture.
  • Don’t overmix the batter; this will keep your cupcakes moist.
  • If you want a more vibrant green color, you can add more drops of food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the icing from melting.

Variation

Try adding chocolate chips to the batter for a fun twist! You can also change the frosting flavor by using a chocolate or vanilla buttercream instead of cream cheese.

FAQs

1. Can I use regular milk instead of buttermilk?
Yes, you can substitute regular milk. For a similar flavor, add a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk and let it sit for a few minutes.

2. Can I freeze these cupcakes?
Absolutely! You can freeze the cupcakes and the frosting separately. Just make sure they are well wrapped to prevent freezer burn.

3. How can I make these cupcakes more festive?
Add themed decorations, such as colored sprinkles or edible glitter. You can also change the food coloring for different occasions or holidays!

Green Velvet Cupcakes

Deliciously moist and festive, these Green Velvet Cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting are perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 18 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened
  • 3 pieces eggs
  • 3 drops green food coloring Add more for a vibrant shade
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk Can substitute with regular milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened
  • 4 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Green sanding sugar or shamrock sprinkles For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line muffin pans with 18 liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the green food coloring and vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  6. Combine the buttermilk with the wet mixture, then slowly mix in the dry ingredients until well combined.
  7. Fill each liner about 3/4 full with batter.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add the softened butter and mix until blended.
  3. Then, add vanilla and confectioner’s sugar, beating until the mixture is creamy.
  4. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and decorate with green sanding sugar or shamrock sprinkles as desired.

Notes

Serve these cupcakes at room temperature for the best flavor. Keep them fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.