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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 16 cupcakes
Calories 250
Delight in these moist red velvet cupcakes topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups cake flour ((145 grams))
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ((10 grams))
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened ((60 grams))
  • 1 cup granulated sugar ((200 grams))
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup oil ((60 ml))
  • 1 tablespoon liquid red food coloring ((15 ml))
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon white vinegar
  • ⅔ cup buttermilk ((160 ml))

Frosting

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ((115 grams))
  • 1 (8-ounce) package brick-style cream cheese, softened ((226 grams))
  • 2 cups powdered sugar ((240 grams))
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line pans with cupcake liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients, then cream butter and sugar. Add egg, oil, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar; combine.
  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined. Fill liners halfway.
  • Bake for 18 minutes, then cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter, then add powdered sugar and vanilla to make frosting. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Notes

Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cream cheese, cupcakes, red velvet