St Paddy's Cupcakes Green Velvet Cupcakes

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style with these festive and decadent St. Paddy’s Green Velvet Cupcakes! These vibrant green treats are made with a luscious cocoa-infused batter, enhanced with buttermilk for a soft and velvety crumb, and tinted with just the right amount of green food coloring for a festive flair. Topped with a dreamy, tangy cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are the perfect combination of rich flavor and holiday spirit. Easy to make and ready in under 40 minutes, this recipe yields 24 cheerful cupcakes—perfect for sharing at any St. Paddy’s Day party or gathering. Add some festive sprinkles or edible glitter for that extra Irish charm!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1.5 cups Canola or vegetable oil
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 2 units Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons Green food coloring
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 12-count muffin tins with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In another large bowl, mix the canola oil, buttermilk, eggs, vinegar, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until smooth and uniform in color.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring gently with a spatula or hand mixer until no lumps remain. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 10

Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use a piping bag or offset spatula to frost each cupcake with the cream cheese frosting.

Step 11

Optionally, decorate with festive sprinkles or edible glitter for an extra St. Patrick's Day touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2160.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9246.5

Total Fat 552.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 142.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 908.3mg	0%
Sodium 3604.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1043.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 792.0g
Protein 68.6g	0%

Vitamin D 206.9IU	0%
Calcium 648.5mg	0%
Iron 19.3mg	0%
Potassium 1242.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.8%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 44.3%