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Green Velvet St Patricks Day Cupcakes with Easy Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

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Festive green velvet cupcakes with a subtle cocoa flavor, topped with tangy and smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for St Patrick’s Day or any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons green gel food coloring
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • A pinch of salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until combined and airy.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and green gel food coloring until smooth.
  4. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter (approximately 2 tablespoons per cup).
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  9. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud.
  10. Mix in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Adjust sweetness or lemon to taste.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula. Optionally, decorate with green sprinkles or edible gold dust.
  12. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Notes

Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to avoid thinning the batter. Ensure cream cheese and butter are softened but not melting for best frosting texture. Chill frosting if too soft before applying. Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly. Do not overmix batter to keep cupcakes tender.

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