Description
Make visually appealing, festive green velvet cupcakes with a classic cream cheese frosting, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 eggs
- 3 drops green food coloring
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350° F and line 18 muffin pans with liners.
- Cream the sugar and butter in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs one at a time and beat to incorporate.
- Add food coloring and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder well.
- Add the buttermilk to the wet ingredients.
- Slowly beat in the flour mixture and mix well.
- Fill the liners ¾ of the way full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 17 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Beat the cream cheese until it is smooth and broken down.
- Add in the softened butter and beat until it is blended well.
- Add in the vanilla and confectioner’s sugar.
- Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and decorate with sanding sugar or sprinkles.
Notes
- Substitute the buttermilk for 1 cup of milk plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar. Allow this mixture to sit for 10 minutes before using.
- You can adjust the amount of food coloring you add. Slowly add the food coloring to reach your desired tint.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 17 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: Green Velvet Cupcakes, St. Patrick's Day desserts, Festive cupcakes, Cream cheese frosting, Holiday baking, Easy homemade cupcakes, Colorful dessert ideas