Description
Green Velvet St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes are a festive treat that combines moist, vibrant green cake with creamy frosting, perfect for celebrating the holiday. These delightful cupcakes not only look stunning but also deliver a rich flavor profile that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp green gel food coloring
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and vegetable oil until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and food coloring until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg