Description
Green Velvet Mini Cupcakes are a delightful and whimsical twist on the classic dessert, merging rich chocolate flavor with a vibrant green hue. These soft, fluffy treats are perfect for any celebration or to brighten your day. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, they deliver a nostalgic taste of joy in every bite. Easy to make and visually stunning, these mini cupcakes are sure to impress guests and bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring (to desired color)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Add sour cream, oil, vanilla extract, and green food coloring; mix until combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each liner about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for five minutes in the pan before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting when cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg