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Green Velvet Cupcakes

Irresistible Green Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Green Velvet Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic, sure to impress with their vibrant color and delicious cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon green food coloring
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

Equipment

  • Cupcake pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and creamy.
  10. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15g

Notes

To customize, consider using brown sugar instead of granulated sugar for a richer flavor or adding white chocolate chips.

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