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Shamrock Shake Cupcakes

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These Shamrock Shake Cupcakes capture the festive flavors of a minty Shamrock Shake in a fun cupcake form. With a light and fluffy vanilla cupcake base, topped with creamy mint buttercream frosting and whipped cream, they’re perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or any mint lover!

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

  • Make the Cupcakes:

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
    • In a bowl, mix the cake mix, milk, melted butter, eggs, peppermint extract, and green food coloring until smooth.
    • Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full with batter.
    • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

  • Make the Frosting:

    • Beat the softened butter until fluffy.
    • Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
    • Add peppermint extract, heavy cream, and green food coloring. Beat until creamy and fluffy.

  • Frost & Decorate:

    • Pipe the mint buttercream frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
    • Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry to complete the Shamrock Shake effect!

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of green food coloring depending on how vibrant you want the cupcakes to be.
  • You can substitute the heavy cream with milk if you prefer a lighter consistency for the frosting.
  • For an extra minty flavor, add a few more drops of peppermint extract to the frosting.

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