Description
These Green Velvet Cupcakes are a stunning twist on a classic dessert, perfect for festive occasions, easy dessert ideas, and creative food ideas. Soft, moist, and topped with rich cream cheese frosting, this easy recipe is perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon green food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk.
6. Stir in green food coloring and vinegar.
7. Fill liners two-thirds full.
8. Bake for 18–22 minutes.
9. Cool completely.
10. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cream.
11. Frost cupcakes and decorate.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best texture.
Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes soft.
Cool completely before frosting.
Each cupcake contains approximately 250 calories with moderate sugar and fat content.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg