Description
Indulge in these decadent Red Velvet Cupcakes topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any celebration or just a sweet treat!
Ingredients
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Cupcake Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk oil, eggs, buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar until smooth.
- Blend Batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. Mix in vanilla.
- Frost Cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes and serve.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, use natural cocoa powder.
- Store cupcakes in the refrigerator but bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
