Green Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting to Impress
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Deliciously moist green velvet cupcakes topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons green food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting and enjoy!
Notes
- For a more vibrant color, adjust the amount of green food coloring as desired.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- These cupcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months; just frost them after thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg