Description
Green Velvet Cupcakes are a festive twist on classic red velvet, offering a moist and fluffy texture with subtle cocoa and vanilla flavors. Their vibrant green color makes them perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or themed celebrations. Topped with creamy frosting, these cupcakes are both delicious and visually stunning.
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 1 cup cake flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup 1% milk (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp green gel food coloring
Frosting & Decoration
- Vanilla buttercream or cream cheese frosting
- Festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with 12 liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Sift together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk sugar, milk, oil, egg, vinegar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, whisking until the batter is smooth.
- Add Food Coloring: Stir in green gel food coloring until evenly distributed.
- Fill Liners: Spoon the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
- Bake: Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Frost & Decorate: Once completely cool, top with frosting and sprinkles.
Notes
- For a deeper green color, use high-quality gel food coloring.
- Storage: Store unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Frosted cupcakes can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Variations: Swap the green for another color, use peppermint frosting, or try chocolate buttercream for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
