Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a show-stopping dessert that perfectly balances moist, chocolatey cake with smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting. Their vibrant red hue makes them an irresistible treat for any occasion, from birthdays to holiday gatherings. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful fusion of flavors that will leave your guests asking for more. These cupcakes are surprisingly simple to make, ensuring you can impress without the stress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp 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
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 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 large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, sugar, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (72g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg