Green Velvet Cupcakes

4.60 from 54 votes

These Green Velvet Cupcakes are made from scratch and have a moist and fluffy texture. Topping these delicious cupcakes is a homemade cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays or St. Patrick’s Day!

Prep Time10

Cook Time17

Total Time27

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: birthday, cake, cupcakes, easy, From scratch, red velvet, st pattys day, st. patrick's day

Servings: cupcakes

Calories: 272kcal

Author: Dana

Equipment

Ingredients

Green Velvet Cupcakes

1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup butter unsalted
3 eggs
3 drops green food coloring or more
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk*
2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 ounces cream cheese softened
½ cup unsalted butter softened
4 cups confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
green sanding sugar or shamrock sprinkles

Instructions

Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 350° F and line muffin pans with 18 liners.
Cream together the sugar and butter in a large bowl.
Add the eggs one at a time. Beat to incorporate.
Add food coloring and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder well.
Add the buttermilk* to the wet ingredients.
Slowly beat in the flour mixture and mix well.
Fill the liners ¾ of the way full.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 17 minutes. Use a toothpick to check for doneness.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Beat the cream cheese until it is smooth and broken down.
Add in the softened butter and beat until it is blended well.
Add in the vanilla and confectioner's sugar.
Beat until smooth and creamy.
Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and decorate.

Notes

*Substitute the buttermilk for 1 cup of milk + 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before using.

You can adjust the amount of food coloring you add. Slowly add the food coloring to reach your desired tint.

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