St Patrick's Day Cupcakes

Celebrate the luck of the Irish with these festive St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes! Perfectly moist and flavored with a hint of refreshing peppermint, these vibrant green cupcakes are topped with a luscious, fluffy buttercream frosting for an irresistible treat. Decorated with shimmering green sprinkles and optional mini chocolate coins, they’re a show-stopping dessert ideal for St. Patrick’s Day gatherings or simply embracing the holiday spirit. With easy-to-follow instructions and minimal prep time, these cupcakes are as fun to make as they are to enjoy. Whether you're hosting a party or baking just for fun, these St. Patrick's Day cupcakes are sure to bring a touch of sweetness and charm to your celebration!

Nutriscore Rating: 33/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1.25 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 0.75 cups whole milk
• 0.25 teaspoons green gel food coloring
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 0.25 cups green sprinkles
• 12 pieces mini chocolate coins (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until creamy.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 6

Add the green gel food coloring to the batter and gently mix until the color is evenly distributed. Adjust the amount of food coloring if needed to achieve the desired shade of green.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 9

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

Step 10

While the cupcakes cool, prepare the buttercream frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy.

Step 11

Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter, beating on low speed until fully incorporated after each addition.

Step 12

Mix in the vanilla extract and heavy cream, then increase the speed to high and beat for 2-3 minutes, or until the frosting is light and fluffy.

Step 13

Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost each one using a piping bag or a spatula.

Step 14

Decorate with green sprinkles and top with a mini chocolate coin, if desired.

Step 15

Serve and enjoy your St. Patrick's Day cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1538.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6145.9

Total Fat 303.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 180.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1076.6mg	0%
Sodium 922.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 841.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 671.3g
Protein 45.0g	0%

Vitamin D 277.2IU	0%
Calcium 491.2mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 922.7mg	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: 43.5%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 53.6%