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Green Velvet Cupcakes
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45 min
Total Time
12 servings
Portions
Easy
Difficulty
Budget
Cost
250 kcal
Calories/serving
If cupcakes and vegetables had a baby, it would be the delightful Green Velvet Cupcake!
🛒 Quick Ingredients
12 portions
📋 Complete Ingredients List
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp green gel food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line muffin tin with liners.
2
In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
3
In another bowl, combine oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla.
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Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
5
Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
6
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
8
For frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
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Add vanilla extract to frosting and mix well.
10
Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
📊 Nutrition Facts
250
Calories
3g
Protein
36g
Carbs
12g
Fat
1g
Fiber
20g
Sugar
180mg
Sodium
35mg
Cholesterol
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Top with colorful sprinklesnServe with green tea for contrast
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Overmixing batter can lead to dense cupcakesnNot letting cool before frosting makes messnUsing too much food coloring can make bitter taste
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Add chocolate chips for extra sweetnessnUse natural food coloring for healthier option
⭐ Community Reviews
Sofia
These cupcakes were a hit at the party!
Raj
Love the unique color, very delicious!
Chen
So easy to make and everyone loved them.
Ahmed
Perfectly moist, kids couldn't get enough!
Maria
Great recipe, added a little extra frosting!
