Description
Indulge in these festive Green Velvet Cupcakes, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any celebration. These vibrant treats are moist, flavorful, and visually stunning. A delightful twist on the classic red velvet, these green-hued cupcakes are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 1–2 teaspoons green gel food coloring (or more for desired shade)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and vinegar.
- Prepare Buttermilk Mixture: Combine buttermilk and green food coloring in a separate bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture to wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Fill cupcake liners and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Let cupcakes cool before frosting as desired.
Notes
- These cupcakes pair perfectly with cream cheese frosting or vanilla buttercream.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant green color without thinning the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (unfrosted)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
