Description
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful blend of rich flavor and stunning presentation that will elevate any gathering. These moist, velvety cupcakes, topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, create a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a casual treat, these cupcakes are sure to impress and leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil and sugar until blended; add eggs one at a time followed by buttermilk and vanilla.
- Stir in red food coloring until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar until desired sweetness is achieved.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg