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Green Velvet Cupcakes

Green Velvet Cupcakes are a fun twist on the classic red velvet dessert, perfect for celebrations with a vibrant green color and creamy frosting.
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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: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3 pieces eggs
  • 3 drops green food coloring high-quality for vibrant color
  • 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
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • green sanding sugar or shamrock sprinkles for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line muffin pans with 18 cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and unsalted butter.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the green food coloring and vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  6. Add buttermilk to the wet ingredients and mix them thoroughly.
  7. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
Baking
  1. Fill the lined cupcake liners about 3/4 full with the batter.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for about 17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the softened butter and continue to beat well.
  2. Mix in the vanilla and confectioner's sugar, beating until creamy.
  3. Once the cupcakes are cooled, pipe the frosting on top, and decorate with green sanding sugar or shamrock sprinkles.

Notes

Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy creaming with sugar. Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting. You can add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter for a twist.