Red Velvet Cupcakes
Indulge in the delightful experience of Red Velvet Cupcakes, where rich cocoa flavor meets a vibrant red color and creamy cream cheese frosting. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are perfect for any celebration or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are guaranteed to impress at birthdays, anniversaries, or any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; don’t overmix.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool entirely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg