Description
Indulge in the classic allure of red velvet cupcakes! These cupcakes boast a soft, moist crumb with a subtle cocoa flavor, enhanced by a vibrant red hue. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they’re perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. With a simple recipe that delivers impressive results every time, these red velvet cupcakes are a treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with dry ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the vinegar and mix thoroughly.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
For the cream cheese frosting:
- Beat 8 oz cream cheese and 1/4 cup unsalted butter until smooth.
- Add 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and beat until fluffy.
- Spread or pipe the frosting generously on top of the cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, add an extra tablespoon of cocoa powder.
- You can swap the cream cheese frosting for buttercream if you prefer a sweeter topping.
- For mini cupcakes, bake for 10-12 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- This recipe can be used for a red velvet cake by baking in two 8-inch round pans for 25-30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 20min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
