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Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

Delicious and moist red velvet cupcakes with a creamy frosting.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cupcakes

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon red food coloring

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth and combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes as desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Cupcakes, Red Velvet
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