Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge into a delightful treat with these red velvet cupcakes that are moist, fluffy, and irresistibly delicious. With a taste perfectly balanced between chocolate and vanilla and a cream cheese frosting that melts in your mouth, you’re bound to fall in love with these goodies! The red vibrant color makes them an aesthetic treat and the perfect dessert for any special occasion or just as an everyday sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 23⁄4 cups flour
- 11⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
- 11⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 11⁄2 cups sugar
- 11⁄2 cups vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 11⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 1 lb cream cheese
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
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Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake papers.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, beat the sugar and oil together. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In another bowl, mix together buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
Gradually mix the dry mixture into the oil and sugar, followed by the buttermilk mixture, beating until just combined.
Stir vinegar and baking soda in a small bowl. Add this to the cake batter and stir well to combine.
Fill cupcake papers 2/3 full with the batter. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting. Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla extract and slowly add in powdered sugar on low speed until incorporated. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy.
Once the cupcakes have completely cooled, frost them generously with cream cheese frosting.