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Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

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

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups Cake Flour ((285g))
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar ((400g))
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder (natural unsweetened)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large Eggs ((room temperature))
  • 1 1/2 cups Vegetable Oil ((360ml))
  • 1 cup Buttermilk ((240ml, room temperature))
  • 1 tbsp White Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Gel Red Food Colouring

Frosting

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese ((227g))
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter ((114g))
  • 4-6 cups Powdered Sugar ((480g - 720g))
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Whisk wet ingredients separately, add red food coloring, then combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
  • Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 20-22 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

Notes

Use an ice cream scoop for even cupcake sizes.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: red velvet