Description
Delightful Red Velvet Cupcakes with a smooth and rich creamy frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda, then set aside.
- In another bowl, mix together the oil and sugar until well combined. Add the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Add red food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
- Pour the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds of the way.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
- Once cool, pipe or spread frosting on top of the cupcakes.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for the best results. Avoid overmixing for a light texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: red velvet, cupcakes, dessert, frosting, family recipes