Description

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these vibrant and delightful cupcakes that are sure to be the highlight of any gathering! Bursting with flavor and adorned in cheerful green, these cupcakes combine a moist chocolate base with a rich cream cheese frosting, making them an irresistible treat for all ages. The festive decorations invite creativity, allowing you to customize each cupcake with fun toppings like sprinkles or chocolate gold coins. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or classroom celebrations, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures that you’ll impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Dive into the joy of baking and create lasting memories with these cheerful sweets!

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
4 ½ tablespoons corn starch
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter (room temperature)
1 ½ cups sugar
3 eggs (room temperature)
1 ¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ½ tablespoons green liquid food coloring
12 ounces cream cheese
6 tablespoons butter
4 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (or milk)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Sprinkles
Chocolate gold coins

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in green food coloring.
Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cupcakes before frosting them with a mixture of cream cheese and butter blended with powdered sugar and milk.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
Calories: 284
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 154mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg