Green Velvet Cupcake Shamrocks
Green Velvet Cupcake Shamrocks are the perfect festive treat for St. Patrick’s Day or any special occasion. These delightful mini cakes combine rich cocoa flavor with a vibrant green hue, topped with creamy frosting that creates an irresistible dessert experience. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cupcakes will leave your guests in awe and begging for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp green food coloring
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while stirring on low speed until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For extra texture, consider adding mini chocolate chips to the batter. - Experiment with almond extract instead of vanilla for a unique flavor twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.