Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons green food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
Make the Cupcakes:
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Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Cream Butter & Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Incorporate Wet Ingredients:
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla, buttermilk, and white vinegar until combined.
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Combine & Color:
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in green food coloring until evenly tinted.
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Bake:
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners (¾ full).
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Make the Frosting:
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Beat Cream Cheese & Butter:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
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Add Sugar & Vanilla:
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, then beat until light and creamy.
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Frost Cupcakes:
- Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
- Decorate with sprinkles, gold dust, or edible glitter as desired.
Notes
- Different Colors: Swap green for red, blue, or purple to match any celebration.
- Mix-ins: Add mini chocolate chips, white chocolate chunks, or nuts.
- Flavor Twist: Stir in almond extract or orange zest for extra depth.
- Alternative Frostings: Use buttercream, white chocolate ganache, or marshmallow frosting.
- Mini Cupcakes: Bake in a mini muffin tin for 12-15 minutes for bite-sized treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
