Green Cupcakes

Serves: 24 Save

Ingredients (23)

  • Cupcakes:
  • 21/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, I used Nestle Toll House 100% cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 11/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon green liquid food coloring
  • 24 white paper cupcake liners
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles, for garnish

Directions

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