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Festive St. Patrick’s Day green cupcakes for a delightful celebration.

St. Patrick’s Day Green Cupcakes

These festive green cupcakes are soft, sweet, and perfect for any St. Patrick's Day celebration, topped with a creamy frosting that looks like a little swirl of spring.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Party
Cuisine: American, Celebration
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour For structure
  • 1 tsp baking powder To help them rise
  • 1/4 tsp salt To enhance flavor
  • 1/2 cup butter For richness, softened
  • 1 cup sugar For sweetness and texture
  • 2 large eggs For lift and texture
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract For flavor
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk For moisture
  • 1 drop green food coloring gel To tint the cupcakes
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup cream cheese or buttercream frosting Depending on your preference

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in a small amount of green food coloring, starting with one drop, and add more as needed until the desired color is reached.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  3. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
  1. While the cupcakes cool, prepare your frosting.
  2. Once cool, frost the cupcakes using a zip top bag with a snipped corner for easy piping.

Notes

For best results, chill the frosting before piping if the kitchen is warm. To keep sprinkles crunchy, add them right before serving.