St. Paddy’s Cupcakes–Green Velvet Cupcakes

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
St. Paddy's Cupcakes--Green Velvet Cupcakes
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon green food coloring
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
270
Sugar
21g
Fat
15g
Green velvet cupcakes are a fun and festive twist on the classic red velvet cupcake. These cupcakes are light, fluffy, and vibrant green, making them perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day. They are easy to make with simple ingredients like vegetable oil, sugar, flour, and buttermilk. You can decorate them with your favorite frosting and fun St. Patrick's Day decorations like shamrock sprinkles and gold coins to make them even more festive.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the oil, sugar, egg, and vanilla, and beat them together until light and fluffy.
3.Add the vinegar and food coloring and continue to mix until well blended.
4.In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking soda, then gradually add it to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
5.Mix the batter until smooth and well combined.
6.Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
7.Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the middle of the cupcake comes out clean.
8.Remove the cupcakes from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting and decorating as desired.

PROS

These cupcakes are a colorful and festive treat, perfect for celebrating St.
Patrick’s Day.

They are simple to make and require just a few basic ingredients.

You can decorate them with your favorite buttercream frosting and fun St.
Patrick’s Day sprinkles.

CONS

These cupcakes are a sweet treat and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cupcakes are not particularly healthy, they are a fun and festive way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with friends and family.
If you would like to boost the nutritional value, you can try substituting some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour and adding some grated zucchini or spinach to the batter for extra fiber and vitamins.
You can also try using a reduced-fat cream cheese frosting for a lighter option.

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