Delightfully festive and fun, these Grinch Cupcakes are perfect for holiday celebrations, featuring vibrant green color and delicious minty flavor.

Scale

1 cup (190g) granulated sugar

¼ cup (59ml) vegetable oil

2 large eggs

at room temperature

2 teaspoons (10ml) pure vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)

¼ cup (60g) full fat sour-cream

at room temperature

1 ¼ cups (175g) all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons (6g) baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

2/3 cup (158ml) milk (any type)

at room temperature

Electric Green gel

2 cups (454g) unsalted butter

cold

8 cups (1041g) powdered sugar

1 tablespoon (15ml) pure vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)

Pinch of salt

Assorted Gel Colors

M&Ms

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and vegetable oil.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract (if using).
Mix in sour cream until fully incorporated.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
Add Electric Green gel to achieve desired color.
Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
For frosting, beat cold unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar.
Mix in vanilla extract, peppermint extract (if using), and a pinch of salt.
Color portions of the frosting with assorted gel colors as desired.
Frost the cooled cupcakes and decorate with M&Ms.

Feel free to adjust the intensity of the green color and decorate with additional holiday-themed toppings for extra festiveness.

Keywords: Grinch Cupcakes, holiday desserts, festive cupcakes, mint cupcakes, Christmas cupcakes