Description
These Red Velvet Cupcakes are soft, moist, and topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar in another bowl.
- Combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full using an ice cream scoop or ladle.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting by beating the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
- Decorate with red velvet cake crumbs or chocolate shavings, and serve.
Notes
For a healthier twist, substitute granulated sugar with coconut sugar. You may also use a gluten-free flour blend to cater to dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Red Velvet, Cupcakes, Desserts, Baking, Cream Cheese Frosting