Description
These Green Velvet Cupcakes are a delightful treat, featuring a rich flavor and a beautiful green hue. With simple ingredients like buttermilk and cream cheese, they are perfect for any celebration. Ideal for easy baking lovers, these cupcakes will be a hit at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F and prepare muffin pans with 18 liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and unsalted butter until smooth.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the green food coloring and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder; mix well.
- Add the buttermilk to the creamed mixture and stir until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, beating until thoroughly mixed.
- Pour the batter into the liners, filling them ¾ full.
- Bake for about 17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
Ensure the butter is softened for easier mixing.
Adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve your desired shade.
Let the cupcakes cool before frosting to ensure the cream cheese frosting sets correctly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg