Red Velvet Snowflake Cupcakes
Indulge in the festive charm of Red Velvet Snowflake Cupcakes! These soft, velvety treats boast a rich cocoa flavor topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions. With their stunning red hue and snowy white finish, these cupcakes are sure to impress guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pans with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before preparing the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg