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Green Cupcakes

Bright and tender green cupcakes with a hint of cocoa, topped with smooth cream cheese frosting—perfect for any gathering or a special treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Base
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cups unsweetened cocoa powder For a subtle chocolate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 0.25 cups vegetable oil
  • 1.33 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon green liquid food coloring Add gradually until desired color is reached
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature Or a buttermilk substitute
  • 24 pieces white paper cupcake liners
Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 0.75 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Garnish
  • Festive sprinkles For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 12-cup muffin pans with paper liners.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the room-temperature butter, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract, green food coloring, and white vinegar.
Baking
  1. Add the dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mix. Mix until just combined.
  2. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full.
  3. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs.
  4. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add heavy cream, vanilla, and salt, then gradually beat in sifted powdered sugar until silky and spreadable.
  2. Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them and finish with festive sprinkles.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for the smoothest batter. Don’t overmix the flour. For variations, consider adding matcha or additional cocoa, or swapping the frosting!