Description
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. These moist, fluffy cupcakes boast a rich cocoa flavor complemented by a tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any celebration or just a delightful treat at home, each bite promises to bring joy and satisfaction.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 8 oz full-fat 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 pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil and sugar until combined. Add buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Decorate cooled cupcakes with frosting using a piping bag or spatula.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg