Description
These vibrant Green Velvet Cupcakes feature a subtle chocolate base, moist tender crumb, and luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any celebration.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 oz green food coloring
Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 lb powdered sugar
- Milk as needed for consistency
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line cupcake tins.
2. Whisk eggs in a bowl, then add oil, buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and green food coloring. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, and baking soda.
4. Combine wet and dry mixtures and beat on medium-high for 1–2 minutes until smooth.
5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake wells and bake for 16–22 minutes depending on size.
6. Cool completely before frosting.
7. For frosting, cream together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
8. Gradually mix in powdered sugar.
9. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
10. Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter, mix until just combined to keep cupcakes soft.
- Make sure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Substitute half the oil with applesauce for a lighter option.
- These cupcakes freeze beautifully without frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 195mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg