Description

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are a luscious treat that combines moist, velvety cake with rich and tangy frosting. The striking crimson color and unique flavor blend of cocoa and buttermilk make these cupcakes an irresistible dessert, perfect for celebrations or any day you crave something sweet. With their fluffy cream cheese frosting, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Get ready to indulge in a delightful baking experience!

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vinegar
½ tsp salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until combined; add buttermilk and eggs one at a time. Stir in red food coloring.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
Fill muffin cups with batter and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with whipped cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: For natural color alternatives, consider using beet juice instead of red food coloring. For added flavor, you can sprinkle chocolate chips into the batter or experiment with different extracts like almond or mint.