Best 2 St Patricks Day Cupcakes Recipes

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ST. PATRICK'S DAY CUPCAKES



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These St. Patrick's Day cupcakes go super-quick. The pistachio pudding mix gives them a mild flavor and their pretty pastel color makes them a perfect dessert for this lively holiday. -Kathy Meyer, Almond, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting
Green food coloring and gold sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients and mix until blended., Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Add food coloring to frosting if desired; frost cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY CUPCAKES



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Delicious cupcakes, topped with buttercream, candy rainbows and chocolate pots of gold!

Provided by Elyse

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 cup butter (softened)
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 drops green food coloring
12 AirHeads Extreme Rainbow candy
3 cups mini marshmallows
24 Rolo candies
Gold sprinkles

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes by combining the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Bake cupcakes for 14-19 minutes and let cool.
  • To make the frosting, beat butter until creamy.
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy cream and salt and mix together with a hand mixer until well combined.
  • Add green food coloring until desired color is reached.
  • Spread or pipe frosting on top of each cupcake.
  • Cut each AirHeads Extreme candy in half and place on top of each cupcake to create an arch.
  • Place two mini marshmallows on each end of the rainbow.
  • To make the pot of gold, pipe a small amount of frosting onto the wide end of each Rolo, then press into gold sprinkles until all the frosting is covered. Place on the cupcake.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 7066 kcal, Fat 100 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 7859 mg, Carbohydrate 1562 g, Sugar 1083 g, Protein 50 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in the best-tasting cupcakes. Don't skimp on the butter, sugar, or eggs.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: Baking is a science, and accurate measurements are essential for success. Use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients whenever possible.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the mixture, resulting in a lighter, more tender cupcake.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in a tough, dense cupcake.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full: This will allow the cupcakes to rise properly without overflowing.
  • Bake the cupcakes at the correct temperature: The temperature of your oven will vary depending on the recipe, so be sure to check the recipe carefully.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

These St. Patrick's Day cupcakes are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for your next celebration. With their moist and fluffy texture, creamy frosting, and festive sprinkles, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone. So put on your green and get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these delicious cupcakes!

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