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Green Velvet Cupcakes

Green velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting on a rustic wooden board.
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These impossibly soft and rich cupcakes feature a tender, buttery crumb with a classic velvet texture and a vibrant green color. Topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting, they are a festive and joyful treat perfect for celebrations or a simple sweet craving.

Ingredients

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  • For the Cupcakes:
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (150ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons green gel food coloring
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 ounces (226g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups (420g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk buttermilk, eggs, oil, vanilla, vinegar, and green food coloring until smooth and uniformly green.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently mix with a whisk or spatula until just combined and no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  9. Add sifted powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix on low until incorporated, then beat on medium-high for 1-2 minutes until fluffy.
  10. Once cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread the frosting on top. Garnish as desired.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant color; liquid coloring will not be strong enough. Do not overmix the batter or frost warm cupcakes. For gluten-free cupcakes, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

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