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Shamrock Shake Cupcakes decorated with green frosting and shamrock sprinkles.
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Shamrock Shake Cupcakes

Creamy, minty, and utterly charming, these Shamrock Shake Cupcakes bring the classic green shake into cupcake form — fluffy white cake topped with a cool, minty frosting.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Mint
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 200kcal

Equipment

  • Cupcake Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 box White cake mix 15.25 oz, no need to prepare any additional mixes
  • 3 large Egg whites Room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup Water Room temperature
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable oil Or any neutral oil
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Mint or peppermint extract Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Green food coloring Add more for a deeper green

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, egg whites, water, vegetable oil, mint extract, and green food coloring. Mix until smooth.
  • Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  • Frost with your favorite buttercream or whipped topping and enjoy!

Notes

Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 20g