Cherry Red Velvet Cupcakes
Cherry Red Velvet Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining rich chocolate flavors with a refreshing cherry essence. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, these vibrant cupcakes are not only visually stunning but also incredibly moist and flavorful. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, they promise to be the highlight of any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 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 cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before making the frosting by beating together cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg