Green Velvet Cupcakes Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in soft green velvet cupcakes topped with creamy cream cheese frosting the perfect easy homemade dessert for holidays, parties
Ingredients:
For the Green Velvet Cupcakes
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk
1 tsp white vinegar
½ tbsp green food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp heavy cream (optional, for consistency)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
Combine buttermilk and vinegar, then alternately add dry ingredients and wet mixture to the batter, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
Stir in green food coloring until evenly mixed.
Fill cupcake liners ¾ full with batter.
Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
Mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream for a creamy, spreadable texture.
Pipe or spread cream cheese frosting over cooled cupcakes.
Add green sprinkles, edible glitter, or gold dust for a festive touch!
Benefits & Highlights
Soft and moist green velvet cupcakes for the ultimate homemade dessert.
Easy to make with simple ingredients.
Cream cheese frosting adds rich, smooth flavor.
Decorate creatively for festive celebrations.
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Make soft and moist green velvet cupcakes topped with creamy cream cheese frosting! This easy homemade cupcake recipe is perfect for holidays.