St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

The inspiration came from a desire to create a cupcake that was both eye-catching and delicious, something that would be a perfect centerpiece for a St. Patrick’s Day party or a fun baking project with kids. I wanted a design that was relatively easy to achieve, but still looked impressive and captured the spirit of the holiday.

The combination of the classic vanilla cupcake, the colorful frosting, and the playful rainbow candy creates a truly memorable treat that’s sure to be a hit with everyone.

I’m excited to share this recipe because these cupcakes are always a crowd-pleaser. They’re fun to make, fun to decorate, and even more fun to eat! They’re also a great way to get creative in the kitchen and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a delicious way.

Nostalgic Appeal

Cupcakes, in general, often evoke feelings of nostalgia and childhood celebrations. They’re a classic treat that’s often associated with birthday parties, school events, and happy memories.

These St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes tap into that nostalgia, offering a fun and festive twist on a classic dessert. The rainbow candy and the green frosting add a touch of whimsy and make these cupcakes even more special.

The simple act of decorating cupcakes can also evoke memories of childhood baking projects and creative food crafts. It’s a recipe that’s both familiar and exciting, a perfect way to relive those fond memories while also creating new ones.

And that’s the beauty of these cupcakes – they combine the familiar comfort of a classic vanilla cupcake with the playful and festive spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, creating a treat that’s both nostalgic and delightful.

Homemade Focus

I always choose homemade. These cupcakes are festive!

Flavor Goal

Vanilla cupcake with a sweet frosting. The candy add a sour touch.

Ingredient Insights

All-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, egg whites, pure vanilla extract, full-fat sour cream, whole milk, unsalted butter, confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, pure vanilla extract, kosher salt, green food coloring, Airheads Xtremes Rainbow Sour Candy, gold sprinkles.

Essential Equipment

Standard 12-cup muffin tin, paper liners, medium bowl, whisk, large bowl, handheld mixer (or stand mixer), piping bags (one with a star tip, one with a large round tip),

List of Ingredients with Measurements

Cupcakes

• 1 2/3 cups (200 g.) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 cup (200 g.) granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature
• 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature

Frosting & Assembly

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups (460 g.) confectioners’ sugar
• 3 to 4 tbsp. heavy cream
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp. kosher salt
• Green food coloring
• Airheads Xtremes Rainbow Sour Candy, cut into 3″ pieces
• Gold sprinkles, for decorating