Description
These Green Velvet Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic red velvet, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any festive occasion. The moist and tender crumb, coupled with a hint of cocoa and a vibrant green color, make these cupcakes a real treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon green food coloring
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare dry and wet ingredients: Whisk together the dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix the buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and food coloring in a separate bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat well.
- Combine mixtures: Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture to the creamed butter, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Divide the batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and frost: Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Top with cream cheese frosting or whipped buttercream.
- Enhance the festive feel by adding green sprinkles or shamrock decorations.
- For a more vibrant green color, use gel food coloring.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (unfrosted)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
