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Creamy Green Velvet Cupcakes

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These creamy green velvet cupcakes feature a moist, tender crumb with a luscious tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat any day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp green food coloring (gel recommended)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners or grease lightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and green food coloring until evenly blended.
  5. Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently on low speed until combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until fluffy and spreadable.
  10. Frost cooled cupcakes using a spatula or piping bag with a star tip for decorative swirls.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without diluting batter. Soften cream cheese and butter well for smooth frosting. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting. For vegan or dairy-free versions, substitute ingredients as suggested. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cupcakes tender.

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