Easy Shamrock Cupcakes

Shamrock cupcakes adorned with green frosting and festive shamrock decorations are topped with playful coins. They're artfully displayed alongside green heart and shamrock cutouts on a pristine white surface, creating a charming scene.

5 from 15 votes

These Easy Shamrock Cupcakes are sure to satisfy the most mischievous of leprechauns. Anyone who gets to enjoy one will certainly feel lucky!

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Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Cooling1

Total Time1 30

Course: Cupcakes, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Method: Oven

Servings:

Calories: 165kcal

Author: Corinne Schmitt

Equipment

Mixing bowl
muffin tins
Cupcake Liners
Piping bag and tip

Ingredients

1 box white cake mix + ingredients required to make the cupcakes
48 shamrock marshmallows from a bag of Lucky Charms Marshmallows
1 container white frosting
green gel food coloring
24 chocolate coins

Instructions

Preheat oven to temperature listed on the box. Line cupcake pans with cupcake liners.
Prepare cake mix according to package instructions.
1 box white cake mix
Fill each cupcake liner ⅔ full with batter.
Add one shamrock marshmallow to each cupcake liner on top of the batter.
48 shamrock marshmallows
Bake the cupcakes according to the package directions.
Once baked (a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean), remove cupcakes from the oven and set aside. Let them sit in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes, then place them on a wire cooling rack.
While the cupcakes are cooling (for best results, cool for 1 hour), prepare the frosting by mixing some of the green gel food coloring into the container of frosting. Add enough coloring to reach the hue you want.
1 container white frosting, green gel food coloring
Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and pipe the frosting onto each cupcake.
Top each cupcake with one chocolate coin and one shamrock marshmallow.
24 chocolate coins
That’s it! Your shamrock cupcakes are ready to eat.

Notes

Pro Tips

Don’t overmix the batter. Mix just until combined to keep cupcakes light and fluffy. Overmixing can make them dense.
To prevent sticking, use high-quality nonstick liners or lightly spray the liners with nonstick spray.
Cool cupcakes completely. If you frost them when they’re even slightly warm, the frosting will melt.
Place decorations right after frosting so they stick well.
Chill decorated cupcakes for 10-15 minutes to help the frosting set and prevent the decorations from sliding off.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make mini cupcakes instead?

Absolutely! Just reduce the baking time to about 10-12 minutes for mini cupcakes.

Can I make these cupcakes ahead of time?

Yes! Bake the cupcakes 1-2 days in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Frost and decorate them just before serving for the freshest look.

How do I store these cupcakes?

Unfrosted cupcakes: Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 4-5 days.
Frosted cupcakes: Store in a covered container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Let chilled cupcakes sit at room temp for 15-20 minutes before serving for the best texture.

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