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Green Velvet Cupcakes Recipe Easy Kid-Friendly Fun Cupcakes with Sprinkles

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These fun kid-friendly green velvet cupcakes with sprinkles are quick and easy to make, featuring a soft, moist crumb with a hint of cocoa and a tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for kids’ parties and last-minute celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190 grams)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup buttermilk (180 ml)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (120 ml) (canola or sunflower oil recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
  • 1 to 1½ teaspoons green food coloring (gel-based recommended)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (225 grams)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (115 grams)
  • 2 to 2 ½ cups powdered sugar (240 to 300 grams), sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • About 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs until slightly frothy. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and green food coloring; mix well until smooth and bright green.
  4. Slowly pour wet mixture into dry ingredients while mixing on low speed. Mix just until combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Spoon batter into each cupcake liner about ⅔ full using a small ice cream scoop for even portions.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Beat cream cheese and butter together until creamy and smooth (3-4 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; beat until fluffy and spreadable.
  9. Once cupcakes are fully cooled, frost generously with cream cheese frosting.
  10. Sprinkle rainbow sprinkles on top while frosting is still soft so they stick well.

Notes

Use gel-based green food coloring for vibrant color without watering down the batter. Room temperature eggs and dairy help batter combine smoothly. Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes tender. Chill frosting if too soft before applying. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting.

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