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Irresistible St. Patrick’s Shamrock Cream Cheese Cupcakes

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These moist and flavorful cupcakes feature a tender vanilla base topped with luscious cream cheese frosting tinted green and decorated with festive shamrocks, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon mint extract (optional)
  • A few drops green food coloring
  • Edible shamrock decorations or green sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix gently after each addition until just combined.
  6. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
  11. Stir in the vanilla extract, mint extract (if using), and green food coloring until desired shade is reached.
  12. Once cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread the frosting generously on top.
  13. Decorate with edible shamrocks or green sprinkles as desired.

Notes

Keep cream cheese and butter at room temperature for smooth mixing. Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps. Chill frosting if too soft before applying. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cupcakes tender. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting.

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Keywords: St. Patrick’s Day, cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, shamrock, mint, festive dessert, homemade treats

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