Description
Bake delightful Red Velvet Cupcakes with a creamy, classic cream cheese frosting. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, offering a tender crumb and a rich flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the red food coloring to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- In a small bowl, stir the white vinegar into the batter. It will become slightly frothy.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until well combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best cake texture.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough cupcakes.
- Adjust the amount of red food coloring to achieve your desired shade of red.
- For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of butter and shortening for the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: Approx. 300-350
- Sugar: Approx. 30-35g
- Sodium: Approx. 200-250mg
- Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 7-10g
- Trans Fat: Less than 1g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40-45g
- Fiber: Approx. 1-2g
- Protein: Approx. 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 40-50mg