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Easy Green Velvet Cupcakes Without Food Coloring

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These green velvet cupcakes use fresh spinach and avocado for natural color and moisture, delivering a soft, tender crumb without any artificial dyes. Perfect for festive occasions and wholesome treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup buttermilk (180ml)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (120ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups fresh spinach, packed (steamed and pureed) or ½ cup ripe avocado as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Steam 1 to 1 ½ cups fresh spinach leaves until wilted (about 3-4 minutes). Let cool slightly, then blend with 1 teaspoon lemon juice until smooth.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Whisk to combine.
  4. In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Stir in the spinach puree and buttermilk into the wet mixture gently until smooth.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  7. Spoon batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling about ⅔ full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick which should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let cupcakes rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

If spinach puree is too watery, squeeze out excess moisture before blending. Tent cupcakes with foil if browning too fast. Use room temperature eggs for better rise. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cupcakes tender. Substitute avocado for spinach for creamier texture. Vegan adaptations include flax eggs and plant-based milk with lemon juice.

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Keywords: green velvet cupcakes, natural food coloring, spinach cupcakes, avocado cupcakes, St. Patrick's Day dessert, healthy cupcakes, no artificial dyes

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