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Green Velvet Cupcakes

Delightfully vibrant and moist cupcakes topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature You can make your own buttermilk with milk and vinegar.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons green food coloring Use good-quality gel food coloring.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, green food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  2. Bake in the oven for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Serving
  1. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, apply a generous swirl of cream cheese frosting.
  2. Enjoy and savor the delightful flavor!

Notes

Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze the unfrosted cupcakes for up to 3 months.