Description
Bake delightful red velvet cupcakes with a rich cream cheese frosting. These classic treats are perfect for any occasion, bringing a touch of joy and elegance to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting on top.
Notes
- Ensure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for the frosting to be smooth.
- Do not overmix the cupcake batter to keep the texture tender.
- Adjust the amount of red food coloring to achieve your desired shade of red.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg