Description
Green Velvet Cupcakes are a fun and colorful twist on classic red velvet cupcakes. These moist and tender cupcakes are perfect for special occasions or whenever you’re craving a festive treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon green food coloring (gel or liquid)
Additional:
- Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, egg, vinegar, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until well mixed.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and frost: Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Gel food coloring provides a vibrant green hue without affecting the batter consistency.
- Top with green sprinkles or shamrock decorations for a festive touch.
- Great for St. Patrick’s Day or Christmas celebrations!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (without frosting)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
