Description
Red Velvet Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines a moist, velvety texture with a rich cocoa flavor, beautifully complemented by tangy cream cheese frosting. These stunning cupcakes not only tantalize your taste buds but also add a pop of color to any occasion. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, or simply as a sweet indulgence, this recipe guarantees impressive results every time you bake. Let’s dive into this simple yet scrumptious recipe and bring joy to your dessert table!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 2 tsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, blend vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting made by beating softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg