Red Velvet Heart-Center Cupcakes
Red Velvet Heart-Center Cupcakes are a charming twist on a classic favorite, combining rich red velvet flavor with a delightful cream cheese filling. These moist cupcakes are topped with silky cream cheese frosting, making them perfect for celebrations or simply treating yourself. Their adorable heart shape and luscious taste will impress anyone lucky enough to enjoy them. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or Valentine’s Day, these irresistible treats add a touch of love to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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 cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with heart-shaped liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to make frosting.
- Once cupcakes are cool, frost generously and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg