Description
Green Velvet Cupcakes are a whimsical treat that combines rich chocolate flavor with vibrant green coloring, topped with creamy frosting—perfect for any celebration or sweet indulgence!
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Vegetable Oil
- Buttermilk
- Green Food Coloring
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Cream Cheese Frosting (Butter, Cream Cheese, Powdered Sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pans with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients, folding gently until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes for five minutes in the pan before transferring to wire racks. Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added texture and flavor, consider incorporating crushed nuts or chocolate chips into the batter. Substitute vanilla extract with almond extract for a unique twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat briefly in the microwave.