Description

Indulge in the festive delight of Red Velvet Snowflake Cupcakes, a perfect blend of rich cocoa flavor and fluffy cream cheese frosting. These vibrant red treats, adorned with snowy white frosting, create an unforgettable dessert experience for any holiday gathering. Easy to make, even beginner bakers will impress their guests with this visually stunning and deliciously sweet addition to any dessert table.

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 (or melted butter)
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream cheese frosting (for topping)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until combined.
In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting generously 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: 320
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: - For added flair, sprinkle edible glitter or white sprinkles on top to mimic snowflakes. - Customize the frosting by adding different flavors like peppermint extract for a festive twist.