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St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these festive green velvet cupcakes! Perfectly moist and tender with a luxurious buttercream frosting, these emerald-hued treats feature a classic vanilla flavor with a magical green twist. Topped with sparkly decorations, they're as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Ready in under an hour, these lucky cupcakes are perfect for parties, school events, or any festive celebration.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 stick unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • Green food coloring adjust based on desired color
For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • Edible green glitter or sprinkles for decoration

Method
 

Preheat the Oven:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
Make the Cupcake Batter:
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda.
  2. Add the softened butter and beat on medium speed until the mixture is crumbly.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and green food colouring. Gradually add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
Fill the Cupcake Liners:
  1. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake the Cupcakes:
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting:
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low until combined. Add the heavy cream and beat on medium speed until fluffy.
Frost the Cupcakes:
  1. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the green buttercream. You can use a piping bag for a decorative finish.
Decorate:
  1. Top the frosted cupcakes with shamrock sprinkles, edible glitter or other festive decorations if desired.
Serve and Enjoy:

    Notes

    Tips:
    Be sure to let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them to prevent the frosting from melting.
    If you're short on time, consider refrigerating the cupcakes to speed up the cooling process before frosting.