Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the timeless allure of Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting, a dessert that combines stunning visuals with irresistible flavor. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are made with rich cocoa, tangy buttermilk, and a hint of vanilla, all brought to life with their iconic red hue. Topped with a luxuriously smooth cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes strike the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Ideal for any celebration or as an everyday treat, they bake in just 18 minutes and are a breeze to prepare. Whether you're hosting a party or satisfying your sweet tooth, these bakery-style cupcakes are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups buttermilk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 1 piece large eggs
- 2 teaspoons red food coloring
- 0.5 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, red food coloring, white vinegar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the cream cheese frosting, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat on low speed initially, then increase to high speed until fluffy and well combined.
Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use a piping bag or spatula to frost them with the cream cheese frosting.
Serve and enjoy your Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 291.2 g | 373% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.0 g | 640% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 709 mg | 236% | |
| Sodium | 2180 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 578.4 g | 210% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 450.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 450 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 750 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
