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Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of these classic Red Velvet Cupcakes topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these moist and fluffy cupcakes are sure to be a hit!


Ingredients

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Cupcake:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add oil, buttermilk, red food coloring, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and vinegar.
  4. Combine and Bake: Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined. Divide the batter among the cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  5. Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beat until fluffy.
  6. Frost Cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.

Notes

  • For a deeper red color, use gel food coloring.
  • You can substitute Greek yogurt for buttermilk in a pinch.
  • Store cupcakes in the refrigerator if frosted with cream cheese icing.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg