Description

These Green Velvet Cupcakes are a delightful treat, perfect for St Patrick’s Day! With a lovely green hue and rich flavor, they feature a moist texture thanks to buttermilk and a wonderful cream cheese frosting. Simple to make and irresistibly delicious!

Ingredients

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1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup butter – unsalted
3 eggs
3 drops green food coloring – or more
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk*
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese – softened
½ cup unsalted butter – softened
4 cups confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
green sanding sugar or shamrock sprinkles

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350° F and prepare muffin pans with 18 liners.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well mixed before adding the next.
Stir in the green food coloring and vanilla extract until combined.
In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder thoroughly.
Add the buttermilk to the wet mixture and mix well.
Gradually fold in the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fill each cupcake liner approximately three-quarters full with the batter.
Bake for about 17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Feel free to adjust food coloring for desired shade of green.
Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 276
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 47mg