Shamrock Shake Cupcakes Recipe: Moist mint cupcakes topped with white chocolate whipped cream — your favorite Shamrock Shake in cupcake form.
The Limited Edition Shamrock Shake has a way of drawing people in — and these cupcakes capture that cool mint flavor in a handheld treat.
I love Shamrock Shakes both from McDonald’s and homemade versions. These cupcakes combine the best elements of the shake: bright mint, a touch of vanilla, and a creamy white chocolate whipped topping. Finish with a maraschino cherry for the full experience.
Recipe
Shamrock Shake Cupcakes
Ingredients
For the Shamrock Shake Cupcakes
- 1 ¾ Cup Cake Flour
- 1 ¼ Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 ¾ Cup White Sugar
- 1 Cup Butter Softened
- 4 Eggs
- 1 Cup Buttermilk
- 2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 Teaspoons Mint Extract
- Green Food Coloring If Desired
For the Whipped Cream Topping
- 1 Pint Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 Tablespoons White Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix
Instructions
For the Shamrock Shake Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add buttermilk, then add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract, mint extract, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the flours, stirring a little at a time until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add green food coloring if you want a classic green color.
- Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full. Bake 15–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before topping.
For the Whipped Cream Topping
- Chill a mixing bowl and whisk, then whip the heavy cream with the white chocolate instant pudding mix until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe or spread the whipped cream onto cooled cupcakes and top with maraschino cherries if desired.
Nutrition
| Carbohydrates: 28 g
| Protein: 3 g
| Fat: 16 g
Shamrock Shake Cupcake Shopping Tips:
- You can substitute a white boxed cake mix if you prefer a shortcut.
- If you don’t want to make whipped cream, a store-bought whipped topping works fine.
Trivia Tidbit:
The Shamrock Shake was originally lemon-lime flavored before mint became its signature profile.
Craving more cupcakes? Try other flavored cupcake recipes for inspiration.
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