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Perfect Green Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Festive green velvet cupcakes with a moist, light texture and tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and customizable green intensity.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (160 g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (7 g), Dutch-processed preferred
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk (180 ml), room temperature (or substitute with 3/4 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml), neutral oil like canola
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tsp green food coloring (gel or liquid)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (225 g), softened, full-fat
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (60 g), softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (240 g), sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. Allow oven to fully preheat for at least 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until smooth and evenly colored.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full (approximately 3 tablespoons or 45 ml per cupcake).
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Check around 18 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  7. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  8. To prepare the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes). Slowly add powdered sugar and salt, mixing on low speed initially, then increase speed until fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract last.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes using an offset spatula or piping bag with a large round tip, swirling the frosting on with a simple design.
  10. Optional: Garnish with green sanding sugar or edible gold glitter for a festive touch.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep cupcakes tender. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting. Frosting can be made a day ahead and whipped again before use. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients accordingly. Adjust green food coloring to desired intensity. Optional garnishes include green sanding sugar or edible gold glitter.

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