Description
Red Velvet Cupcakes are a decadent dessert that combines soft, fluffy texture with a rich, vibrant flavor. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply indulging in a sweet treat, these delightful cupcakes promise to impress and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture using a spatula; mix gently to maintain air pockets.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg