Description
Indulge in these delightful Green Velvet Cupcakes, featuring a rich chocolate flavor and vibrant green hue, perfect for celebrations or any sweet craving.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Green food coloring (to desired hue)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time into the butter mixture.
- Mix buttermilk, food coloring, and vanilla in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients and wet mixture to the butter blend; fold gently until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg