Description

Treat yourself to these delightful Green Velvet Cupcakes, featuring a rich flavor from buttermilk and cream cheese. Perfect for festive gatherings, they’re easy to whip up and will impress both family and friends!

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 the oven to 350°F and prepare muffin pans with 18 liners.
In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and unsalted butter until smooth.
Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the green food coloring and vanilla extract until evenly mixed.
In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder thoroughly.
Incorporate the buttermilk into the wet ingredients mixture.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them ¾ full.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 17 minutes, and check for doneness with a toothpick.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them.
The food coloring can be adjusted according to your desired shade of green.
Feel free to add a pinch of cocoa powder for a slight chocolate flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 250
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg