ST. PATRICK'S DAY GREEN VELVET CUPCAKE SHAMROCKS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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St. Patrick's Day Green Velvet Cupcake Shamrocks Recipe - (4.5/5) image

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Number Of Ingredients 20

Cooking spray
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk, well shaken
1 tablespoon green liquid food coloring
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, 2 sticks
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Pinch fine salt
Green liquid food coloring
1/2 cup green sanding sugar, for decorating

Steps:

  • CUPCAKES: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners and spray with cooking spray. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Whisk the buttermilk, food coloring and vanilla in a spouted measuring cup; set aside. Beat the granulated sugar and butter in a stand mixer (or a large bowl if using a hand mixer) on medium speed until very light in color and fluffy, about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. With the mixer still on medium, slowly add the eggs and beat until fully incorporated. Reduce the speed to the lowest setting; with the mixer running, add 1/3 of the flour mixture, then 1/2 of the buttermilk mixture, then 1/2 of the remaining flour mixture, then the remaining buttermilk mixture, then the remaining flour mixture. Scrape down the sides and beat until well mixed. Fill the prepared liners about 3/4 full of batter. Bake until the cupcakes bounce back when pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. FROSTING: Put the flour in a small saucepan. Vigorously whisk in about 1/2 cup milk, making sure to get the whisk into the edges of the pan, until you have a smooth, thick paste. (This step keeps the flour from clumping.) Slowly whisk in the remaining milk until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture is very thick, about 5 minutes. (Toward the end of the process, the mixture will become a thick paste; it may seem to be forming lumps, but whisk vigorously and the lumps will disappear.) Scrape into a bowl, press plastic wrap onto the surface and refrigerate until cool, about 45 minutes. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a hand mixer), beat the butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the cooled flour mixture a tablespoon at a time and beat until smooth. Switch to the whisk attachment (or continue with the hand mixer), add the vanilla, salt and 3 to 5 drops green food coloring and whip until very light and fluffy, like thick whipped cream, up to 10 minutes with a stand mixer or 12 minutes with a hand mixer. To assemble: Using a sharp serrated knife, cut 3 cupcakes in half vertically, gently sawing through the paper liners; set aside. Frost the remaining cupcakes. Put the sanding sugar on a small plate and roll the edge of each cupcake 3/4 of the way around in the sugar, making a green border around each with a gap on one side. On a large serving platter, arrange 18 cupcakes in groups of three, pushing them together at the gaps, to make 6 shamrock cakes. Dip the tops of the cupcake halves in sugar and wedge a pointy end of 1 half between 2 of the cupcakes in each group to form the stems. Alternatively, you can make the shamrock stems with mini cupcakes instead of halved full-size cupcakes: Fill 8 liners in a mini-cupcake tin 3/4 full of batter and divide the remaining batter among the two full-size cupcake tins. (The larger cupcakes will have a slightly smaller dome.)

Namulove Namu
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I made these cupcakes for my St. Patrick's Day party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Siwali Sing
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These cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and festive treat.


Rabin limbu Rabin limbu
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I'm not usually a fan of green food, but these cupcakes were an exception! The green velvet cake was so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Hajraa Gull
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These cupcakes are my new favorite St. Patrick's Day treat! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the festive green color and the shamrock toppers.


hasina Khatun
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I made these cupcakes for my friends and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Sajjat Hossain
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These cupcakes are the perfect addition to any St. Patrick's Day party! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and festive treat.


abdulrehman Shafiq
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These cupcakes are amazing! The green velvet cake is so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Rehmatullah Facho
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I made these cupcakes for my family and they loved them! The green velvet cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Aleen Maharjan
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These cupcakes are so cute and festive! I love the green velvet cake and the shamrock toppers. They're the perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day.


Steven Valencia
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I made these cupcakes for my St. Patrick's Day party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Sirazuddla Bappy
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I'm not usually a big fan of green food, but these cupcakes were an exception! The green velvet cake was so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


George Whitney
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These cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and festive treat.


Husen Sultan
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I made these cupcakes for my girlfriend and she loved them! She said they were the best cupcakes she had ever had. I'm definitely going to be making these again for her next birthday.


Alex Tremblay
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These cupcakes are my new favorite St. Patrick's Day treat! The green velvet cake is so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again next year.


ALSAFRAN MOBILE PHONES
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I needed a festive dessert for my St. Patrick's Day party, and these cupcakes fit the bill perfectly! They were easy to make and looked amazing on my dessert table. My guests loved them!


Asikor Rahman
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These cupcakes are absolutely delicious! The green velvet cake is so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again for my next St. Patrick's Day party.


Mohamed Elassal
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I'm a bit of a baking novice, but I was able to make these cupcakes without any problems. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The cupcakes turned out great and I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Adele Webb
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I made these cupcakes for my kids' school party and they were a huge success! The kids loved the festive green color and the shamrock toppers. The cupcakes were also really delicious, with a moist and fluffy texture.


RAKIB HOSSAIN 123
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These cupcakes were a hit at my St. Patrick's Day party! They were so easy to make and turned out beautifully. The green velvet cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.