Description
These classic Red Velvet Cupcakes are soft, moist, and topped with a rich cream cheese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
For the frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, mix vegetable oil, buttermilk, egg, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or top with white chocolate shavings!
Equipment Needed:
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Cupcake Tin
- Oven
- Piping Bag
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: red velvet, cupcakes, dessert, baking