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Red Velvet Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 250
Delightful red velvet cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

dry ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1.5 tbsp cocoa powder (Dutch process)
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

wet ingredients

  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 egg egg (at room temperature)
  • 1 egg yolk egg yolk (at room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (at room temperature)
  • 1.5 tsp red gel food coloring

frosting ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (cold)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

decorating

  • sprinkles optional sprinkles for decorating

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; beat wet ingredients separately, then combine.
  • Divide batter into liners and bake for 15 minutes; cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter, then add powdered sugar and food coloring to make frosting.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles if desired.

Notes

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