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Green Velvet Cupcakes Recipe Easy Homemade with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These vibrant Green Velvet Cupcakes are moist, tender, and topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations like St. Patrick’s Day or Christmas, they’re a showstopper that’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or whole milk with a splash of vinegar)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon green food coloring (gel recommended)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-count muffin tin with cupcake liners and lightly mist with nonstick spray if desired.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add buttermilk, vinegar, and green food coloring, mixing until the color is evenly distributed.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain; do not overmix.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tops should spring back lightly when touched.
  7. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt, mixing until smooth. Chill frosting for 10-15 minutes if too soft.
  9. Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter if desired.
  10. Serve immediately, or chill cupcakes for 15-20 minutes to set the frosting. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Don’t overmix the batter to keep cupcakes tender. Gel food coloring gives the most vibrant color. Prep frosting while cupcakes bake to save time. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour or coconut yogurt and dairy-free cream cheese. Cupcakes can be frozen unfrosted for up to 2 months.

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