Celebrate with easy St. Patrick’s Day green cupcakes! Lightly cocoa-flavoured and topped with creamy white chocolate frosting, they’re the perfect festive treat. Plus, discover fun ways to celebrate with Irish food, drinks, and traditions.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day green cupcakes
Whether you have Irish heritage or simply love a good excuse to indulge, these festive green cupcakes are a delicious way to celebrate. Lightly cocoa-flavoured, fluffy, and topped with a rich white chocolate frosting, they’re the perfect St. Patrick’s Day dessert to share with friends and family. So grab your mixing bowl, don your best green outfit, and let’s get baking! ☘️✨
- Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes – These vibrant green treats are festive, fun, and sure to be a hit at any celebration!
- Easy St. Patrick’s Day dessert – Simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions make this a foolproof bake for all skill levels.
- Rich and indulgent white chocolate frosting – A creamy, dreamy topping that pairs perfectly with the moist cupcake base.
- Natural green cupcake recipe option – Swap artificial food colouring for matcha or spinach juice for a naturally festive touch.
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St. Patrick’s Day Green Cupcakes
Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the most delicious way with these vibrant green cupcakes! Moist, fluffy, and lightly cocoa-infused, these cupcakes are as fun to eat as they are to look at. Topped with a luscious white chocolate cream cheese frosting, they strike the perfect balance between indulgence and festivity.
Ingredients
- For Cupcakes
- 250g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups (550g) caster sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp green food colouring (or 2 tsp matcha powder/spinach juice for a natural alternative)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups (375g) plain flour, sifted
- 1 cup (250ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- For the White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 400g cream cheese, softened
- 300g white chocolate, melted and cooled
- 200g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (120g) icing sugar, sifted (for extra sweetness and structure)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lime (optional, but adds brightness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 165°C (fan-forced 150°C). Line a 12-hole cupcake tray with cases.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, combine food colouring with cocoa powder to create a smooth paste. Stir into the wet ingredients.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with flour.
- In a small cup, mix bicarb soda and vinegar (it will bubble!). Gently fold this into the batter—do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly between cupcake cases, filling each about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
To Make the Frosting:
- Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts. Let cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add melted white chocolate, softened butter, vanilla, and sifted icing sugar. Beat until well combined.
- Fold in lime zest if using, for a refreshing twist.
- Pipe or spread onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with shamrock sprinkles, green sugar, or gold dust for a festive touch!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 706Total Fat: 54gSaturated Fat: 32gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 199mgSodium: 388mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 1gSugar: 20gProtein: 10g
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5 Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day—you just need a little Irish spirit and a love for good food, festive drinks, and a touch of mischief! Whether you’re embracing your heritage or simply joining in for the fun, here are five ways to get into the St. Paddy’s Day mood (and yes, that includes eating an extra cupcake or two).
1. Discover Your Leprechaun Name
Ever wondered what you’d be called if you were a lucky leprechaun? On St. Patrick’s Day, my name is Midge Cabbage Leaf—not exactly poetic, but fitting for a mischievous little creature who knows where to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!
2. Wear the Green – But Make It Bold
If you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, wearing green isn’t optional—it’s a must! But let’s be clear: this isn’t the time for pastel mint or sage green—you need the kind of bright, traffic-light green that would make a leprechaun proud. Whether it’s a T-shirt, hat, or even a lucky shamrock pin, show off your Irish spirit in style.
3. Indulge in Green Cupcakes (or Any Green Treats!)
No St. Patrick’s Day is complete without a festive green dessert! And I’ve got just the thing—my easy St. Patrick’s Day Green Cupcakes, featuring a moist, lightly cocoa-flavoured sponge topped with luscious white chocolate frosting. If that means having an extra cupcake or two, well, I’m happy to take one for the team!
4. Sip on Green Beer (Yes, Really!)
Green beer might look questionable, but those who’ve tried it say it’s not as bad as it looks! Many Irish pubs serve it on St. Patrick’s Day, and while it’s simply a lager with a dash of food colouring, it’s all about the fun. If green beer isn’t your thing, swap it for a classic Irish stout like Guinness or mix up an Irish whiskey cocktail instead
5. Feast on Traditional Irish Food
Round off your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with a hearty Irish meal. The most traditional dish? Corned beef and cabbage, a comforting classic that’s a favourite in Irish-American homes. If you’re in the mood for something different, try barmbrack. a sweet, fruit-studded Irish bread typically enjoyed around Halloween, but just as delicious any time of year.
5. Eat Irish food
The traditional way to finish St Patrick’s Day is with corned meat and cabbage for dinner. Although it is more traditional for Halloween, you could also make a
More about Ireland
For some more Irish inspiration take a wander through the streets of Belfast and the wonderful St George’s Market with me.
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