St Patrick’s day Cupcakes
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- green food coloring (adjust based on desired color)
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- shamrock sprinkles or edible green glitter for decoration
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan by lining it with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda, then whisk until well blended.
- Add the softened butter and mix on medium speed until the texture becomes crumbly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and green food coloring. Slowly incorporate this wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
- Evenly distribute the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool fully.
- In a large bowl, whip the softened butter until it becomes smooth and creamy
- Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, beating on low until fully incorporated. Pour in the heavy cream and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- After the cupcakes have fully cooled, generously frost them with the green buttercream. For a decorative touch, use a piping bag to apply the frosting.
- If desired, decorate the frosted cupcakes with shamrock sprinkles, edible glitter, or any other festive toppings.
Notes
- Make sure the cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to avoid the frosting from melting.
- If you're in a rush, you can place the cupcakes in the fridge to cool faster before frosting them.
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