Green Velvet St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
These Green Velvet St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes are a festive and delicious treat, featuring a soft, moist texture with a hint of cocoa and a vibrant green color. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and festive sprinkles, these cupcakes are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day parties, school events, or a fun dessert at home. Easy to make and full of flavor, they’re a must-have for celebrating in style!
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 20min
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: About 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients – In another bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, vinegar, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until well combined.
- Make the Batter – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Bake – Fill cupcake liners about ⅔ full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting – Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
- Frost the Cupcakes – Use a piping bag or spread the frosting over the cooled cupcakes. Add green sprinkles if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
- For vibrant green cupcakes, use gel food coloring rather than liquid for a richer color.
- Don’t overbake – check the cupcakes a minute or two before the recommended time.
- Chill the frosting for 10-15 minutes before piping for the best consistency.
- Store frosted cupcakes in the fridge and bring them to room temperature before serving.
