Description
St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes are a delightful way to celebrate the holiday with a festive twist. These light, fluffy cupcakes feature a vibrant green hue and are topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Adorned with sprinkles or edible glitter, they are not only visually appealing but also deliver a perfect balance of sweetness. Ideal for parties or intimate gatherings, these cupcakes will surely impress your guests and bring joy to your St. Patrick’s Day festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- Green food coloring (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with milk until smooth; add green food coloring to achieve the desired color.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding mint extract or Irish cream liqueur to the batter.
To enhance visual appeal, decorate with gold sprinkles or chocolate coins
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg