Green Velvet Cupcakes
Green Velvet Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining rich chocolate flavor with a vibrant green hue. These moist cupcakes are topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, making them perfect for celebrations or as an indulgent treat to brighten your day. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be savoring these whimsical bites in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp green food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, green food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry mixtures until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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