Description
Red Velvet Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines rich cocoa flavor with a vibrant red hue, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these moist and fluffy cupcakes will impress your family and friends. Each bite offers a burst of flavor and a beautiful presentation, making them ideal for celebrations or a sweet indulgence any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened 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
- For the Frosting: 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 a cupcake tin with liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and oil until combined. Add buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg