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Red Velvet Cupcakes

Delicious Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in these moist and vibrant Red Velvet Cupcakes topped with creamy frosting for a delightful treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cups buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Topping
  • Cream cheese frosting for topping

Equipment

  • Cupcake tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Baking Process
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by buttermilk and vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in red food coloring until desired color is achieved.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
  6. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely on wire racks before frosting with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 14g

Notes

Feel free to personalize your cupcakes by adding white chocolate chips or using a non-dairy milk alternative for the buttermilk.

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