Description
These Green Velvet Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic red velvet, featuring a vibrant green color and a subtle chocolate flavor. Perfect for festive occasions or a fun dessert, these moist cupcakes are topped with creamy frosting and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon green food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and unsweetened cocoa powder ensuring they are well combined for even distribution.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix the sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, egg, green food coloring, white vinegar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform in color.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing carefully until the batter is just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep cupcakes tender.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow space for rising.
- Bake: Place the tin in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, indicating they are fully baked.
- Cool: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Frost and Serve: Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting or your favorite frosting and enjoy your vibrant green velvet cupcakes.
Notes
- Use a toothpick test to ensure cupcakes are baked through without overbaking.
- Frost cupcakes only after they are fully cooled to prevent melting.
- Green food coloring can be adjusted for desired intensity of color.
- Buttermilk can be substituted with milk plus a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
