Description
These Shamrock Shake Cupcakes are the perfect treat for St. Patrick’s Day! With a fluffy vanilla cupcake base and creamy mint buttercream frosting, they bring the deliciousness of a Shamrock Shake in cupcake form. Top them with whipped cream and a cherry for the ultimate festive touch!
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (or your favorite homemade vanilla cupcake recipe)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (a few drops)
For the Mint Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (as needed)
- Whipped cream & maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
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Make the Cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix cake mix, milk, melted butter, eggs, peppermint extract, and green food coloring until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner ¾ full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
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Make the Frosting:
- Beat softened butter until fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Add peppermint extract, heavy cream, and green food coloring, beating until creamy.
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Frost & Decorate:
- Pipe the frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
- Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry for the full Shamrock Shake effect!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve your desired shade of green.
- The frosting can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, just bring it back to room temperature before using.
- These cupcakes are great for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or as a fun treat for any mint lover!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg