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Green Velvet Cupcakes

Delightful Green Velvet Cupcakes: A Festive Treat to Savor

These Green Velvet Cupcakes are a vibrant, gluten-free twist on the classic, featuring a moist texture and rich cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free 1:1 baking blend for gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Ensure it's unsweetened.
  • 1 tbsp Gel Food Coloring Essential for the green hue.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice mixed with 1 cup milk.
  • 2 large Eggs No substitutes needed.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be a replacement.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (unsalted) Ensure at room temperature.
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Base for frosting.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar No substitutes required.

Equipment

  • cupcake tin
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with colorful liners.
  2. Sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then incorporate the eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix in the buttermilk and vanilla extract, then gradually add the dry mixture until just combined.
  5. Add gel food coloring until the desired green hue is achieved.
  6. Spoon batter into the cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the cream cheese frosting and frost the cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To store, keep unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate frosted ones for up to 1 week.

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