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Delicious Red Velvet Cupcakes with cream cheese frosting on a rustic background
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Red Velvet Cupcakes

Indulge in luxurious Red Velvet Cupcakes, a delightful combination of flavors and textures topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Cream Cheese Frosting, Cupcake Recipe, Desserts, Red Velvet Cupcakes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

Cupcake Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened, for frosting

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  • In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.

Baking

  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. For unique flavors, consider adding espresso powder or additional extracts. For a professional finish, use a piping bag for frosting.