Pot of Gold St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
Pot of Gold St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes are a whimsical and delicious way to celebrate the holiday. These moist vanilla cupcakes, topped with vibrant green frosting and colorful sprinkles, create a delightful taste experience that transports you to a magical realm. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can impress friends and family at any gathering.
- 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
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or almond milk)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Divide batter among muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar; add green food coloring to desired shade.
- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes and decorate with rainbow sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg