Indulge in the vibrant and velvety world of Green Velvet Cupcakes, a perfect festive dessert idea for any occasion needing a splash of color. Whether you're looking for St. Patrick's Day treats or simply a unique cupcake flavor to surprise your guests, these cupcakes promise to deliver both in taste and appearance. Let's dive into the complete guide to creating these delightful, moist cupcakes, complete with a luscious cream cheese frosting that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ounce green food coloring
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix in the vegetable oil, buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla extract, and green food coloring.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting generously over each cupcake.
