Description
These Green Velvet Cupcakes are a festive twist on the classic red velvet, offering the same moist texture and subtle cocoa flavor but with a vibrant emerald hue. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, they’re perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas, or any fun celebration!
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Green gel food coloring
- Gold sprinkles (optional, for surprise filling)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix the Batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk. Gradually combine with the dry mixture and add green food coloring.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tray and fill liners halfway. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Add a Surprise Filling (Optional): Once cooled, scoop out a small section from the center of each cupcake, fill with gold sprinkles, and replace the removed section.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat butter until fluffy, then mix in cream cheese and vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating until smooth.
- Decorate and Serve: Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with extra gold decorations for a festive touch.
Notes
- Using gel food coloring ensures a vibrant color without affecting batter consistency.
- To make them gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free 1:1 baking blend.
- Store unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Frosted cupcakes should be refrigerated but brought to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American