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Green Velvet Cupcakes

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Green Velvet Cupcakes are such a vibrant colorful treat. If you want to get into the Holiday mood these cupcakes will surely do the trick.

Green Velvet Cupcakes


I am so excited this year to be able to bring out some of my dusty recipes for St Paddy’s Day!

This cupcake one in particular is such a great pick for your child’s school party, team treat, ballet class or team dinner!

Kids love cupcakes and these will go fast.

The best part is Pillsbury has such a wide variety of colored batters you can choose one (or two) that are significant to your event.

Or you can just take a white cakes mix and some food coloring. Add 2 drops at a time and mix to make sure your color isn’t too vibrant!

I like making cupcakes to take with me for occasions.

I never did like to eat them though!

No matter how careful I am the icing ends up on my nose.

And no matter how you cut it that is not an appealing look.

Someone told me they pull the cupcake in half and turn the icing to the middle.

Problem solved!!

These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 1 package Pillsbury® Green Velvet Cake Mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 container Pillsbury® Creamy Supreme® Classic White Frosting
  • green sugar crystals

These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

  • HEAT oven to 350°F. Line muffin cups with paper baking cups. Prepare cake mix according to package directions using water, oil and eggs. Divide evenly into prepared muffin cups being careful not to fill to top.
  • BAKE 19 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
  • FROST cupcakes with white frosting. Sprinkle immediately with green sugar crystals.

Go ahead, think out of the box! Let me know YOUR favorites in the comment section.

For more St Patrick ideas see 15 St Paddy’s Sweets or Irish Recipes

Green Velvet Cupcakes are such a vibrant colorful treat. If you want to get into the Holiday mood these cupcakes will surely do the trick.

Green Velvet Cupcakes

Green Velvet Cupcakes are such a vibrant colorful treat. If you want to get into the Holiday mood these cupcakes will surely do the trick.
5 from 9 votes
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green velvet
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Basic
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Adjust Servings: 24
Calories: 290kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

  • 1 package Pillsbury® Green Velvet Cake Mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 container Pillsbury® Creamy Supreme® Classic White Frosting
  • green sugar crystals

Instructions

  • HEAT oven to 350°F. Line muffin cups with paper baking cups. Prepare cake mix according to package directions using water, oil and eggs. Divide evenly into prepared muffin cups being careful not to fill to top.
  • BAKE 19 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
  • FROST cupcakes with white frosting. Sprinkle immediately with green sugar crystals.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 290kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 38g (13%) | Protein: 3.2g (6%) | Fat: 14.7g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 8.9g (45%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 59mg (20%) | Sodium: 119mg (5%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0.8g (3%) | Sugar: 29.5g (33%) | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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    • Marilyn says

      Thank you Roseann! I am honored to have these green velvet cupcakes featured at the Snickerdoodle party. I hope you are having a great weekend and see you tomorrow!

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  3. Beverly says

    Marilyn,
    I love these green velvet cupcakes. Congratulations, you are being featured on Happiness Is Homemade this weekend. happiness-is-homemade_29
    Hugs,
    Bev

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  8. Pamela says

    Green Velvet cupcakes??!! These will be making an appearance at my house this St. Patrick’s day! Do they tase like red velvet or like plain boxed cake?

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    • Marilyn says

      I dont think red velvet has its own taste. They taste just like a white or yellow mix. The trick is if you color your own, the more dye you use the more you can taste it. This was a green velvet box mix so it wasnt that way. Thanks for sharing tonight and enjoy your week!

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        • Marilyn says

          I have seen it at the grocery, meijer and kroger but it is seasonal. You can add 1/2 teaspoon green food color to white or yellow cake mix. I would use a white one. Blend it really well and you can darken it by 1 drop at a time. Go slow and mix well in between. I have done this with blue so it should work. Good luck!

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  9. Dawn Conklin says

    I enjoy cupcakes, even tho I too get icing up my nose haha! But they are worth it to me 🙂 This is a nice treat for St Patrick’s Day. I never knew there was a green velvet cake mix, but must just be for March.

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    • Marilyn says

      Thanks Dawn. I thought I was the only one with icing up my nose. That and spaghetti. I hate it unwinds and I try to catch it and get sauce all over my face. You can’t take me anywhere! LOL. Enjoy your week.

      Reply

  11. Miz Helen says

    A nice reminder for me to start getting ready for St. Patricks Day, your cupcakes look yummy! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and come back again real soon!
    Miz Helen

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  13. Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com says

    These look perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!! Thanks so much for sharing at Sunday Fitness & Food.

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    • Marilyn says

      Thank you for commenting on my post! I need to let you know that your address was picked up in the comment and nothing else was included. I believe what is happening is a bug in Chrome. When you use autofill, it inputs name, email, and then you add your url for your blog. But using autofill it adds your home address instead of your comment. This bug works on ANY form you use and not just blog comment forms.

      Reply

  18. Karren Haller says

    Hi Marilyn, your cupcakes look amazing and great for St Patricks and perfect for sharing on Friday Features last week. Now I have Pinned and it is one of our features this week. Hope to see you soon!
    Have a wonderful week!

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  24. Laurie says

    Marilyn, Never heard of green velvet – what a fun idea for St. Patrick’s Day! Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a wonderful week! Pinning 🙂
    ~Laurie

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    • Marilyn says

      Oh, there is green, blue, red, pink, and even black! The trick is finding the cake mixes in your store. I have been cheating and adding food dye to a white cake mix! Shhhhh! Our secret. Have a happy Valentine’s Day!

      Reply

  28. Scarlett says

    I had no idea Pillsbury made green velvet cake mix. The color is great- bright, bold, and festive. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I saw your cupcakes on Tickle My Taste buds.

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    • Marilyn Lesniak says

      Thanks Scarlett. Pillsbury makes “Holiday Velvets”. Red and green pastel blue, pink, yellow. Bright for spring. Etc. However tney are very hard to find in the stores. If I dont order from Amazon then I use a white cake mix and food coloring! (Cheap and lazy) LOL. THANKS FOR STOPPING BY FROM #TickleMyTastebuds!

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        • Marilyn says

          Thank you for commenting on my post! I need to let you know that your address was picked up in the first comment and nothing else was included. I believe what is happening is a bug in Chrome. When you use autofill, it inputs name, email, and then you add your url for your blog. But using autofill it adds your home address instead of your comment. This bug works on ANY form you use and not just blog comment forms. 

          Please see the area below inside ##########. I am trashing your comment, but please be aware the address has been showing to all readers so be aware to watch for any problems.

          Reply

  30. Frugal Hausfrau says

    Marilyn, what a great idea. They look scrumptious! And of course, there’s a bit of genius in the idea! Thanks for bringing this by Throwback Thursday; we’re already looking forward to what you’ll be bringing next week.

    Mollie

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  32. Michelle says

    Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Bring these and more to Party at My Place. Dust off your oldies for next week’s party – I know you have some!!

    Reply

  33. Charlotte says

    These are so cool! they would be great for halloween too, monster cupcakes :p I love this idea, I have never made different colours before (only icing, or chocolate cupcakes) but you could do so much experimenting !

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  34. Karren Haller says

    Guess I dont look at the new stuff on the baking shelves, I did not know that there was a Green cake mix, how clever and fun to make these yummy cupcakes!!
    Thank you for dropping by to share your ideas and inspiration on the #OMHGFF this week!

    Hope you will have a beautiful weekend!
    Karren

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  35. Maria says

    Love this, Marilyn and so festive for St. Patrick’s day as well. Thanks so much for sharing it with us on #SHINEbloghop this week

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  40. Amberjane says

    I am ashamed as an Irish Person that I dod not do much for Paddy’s day but these cakes look great so I am very tempted – thank you for sharing with Pin worthy Wednesday Marilyn

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    • Marilyn Lesniak says

      Aren’t they adorable? The green velvet is extremly hard to come by here in Michigan. You can achieve the same thing with a white cake mix and green food coloring. Have a great day!

      Reply

  47. [email protected] says

    green cakes always seem a bit strange to me – but these ones are quite amazingly delicious looking (and if they taste like red velvet ones do then that’s an added bonus!) Thanks for sharing at our #OTM link up ~ Leanne 🙂

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    • Marilyn says

      Heidi, thanks so much for commenting! The green velvet is extremely hard to find and I think only Pillsbury makes it. But you can take a white cake mix and turn it any color you like. I use India Tree food coloring because it doesn’t contain dyes, but any coloribg or gel works. just add a few drops at a time until you achieve the color you want! Usually about 4 drops will do it unless you want a deep color. Good Luck!

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  56. Jen says

    These are so pretty Marilyn! I bet they taste wonderful. I may be trying these…soon. Thanks for linking up with us at Momma Told Me. We love your blog. It’s so pretty and inviting!

    ~Jen

    Reply

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