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Red Velvet Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 250
Delight in these moist and vibrant red velvet cupcakes topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 141 g all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 8 g cocoa powder, Dutch process
  • 0.75 tsp baking powder
  • 0.125 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 70 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 150 g granulated white sugar
  • 1 egg egg, at room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 120 ml buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1.5 tsp red gel food coloring

Frosting ingredients

  • 112 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 114 g cream cheese, cold
  • 260 g powdered sugar

Sprinkles for decorating (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, yolk, vanilla, and food coloring; mix well.
  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Fill liners 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Beat butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: red velvet