Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of Green Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. These vibrant treats combine a light, fluffy cupcake base with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting, making them perfect for any celebration—from St. Patrick’s Day to birthdays. With their stunning green color and irresistible flavor, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp green food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and green food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting made by blending softened cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg