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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these decadent Red Velvet Cupcakes with creamy and tangy Cream Cheese Frosting. A classic dessert perfect for any occasion!


Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg

For the frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare the muffin tin: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Prepare the cupcake batter: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat until fully incorporated. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until just combined.
  3. Bake the cupcakes: Divide batter into liners and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  4. Make the cream cheese frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, beating until light and fluffy.
  5. Frost the cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.

Notes

  • For a richer red color, use gel food coloring.
  • Cupcakes can be made a day ahead and stored covered at room temperature; frost before serving.