Delish Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cupcakes
A delicious treat featuring moist red velvet cupcakes topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
- 1 cup sugar Granulated
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil Canola oil works too
- 1 cup buttermilk Room temperature
- 2 large eggs At room temperature
- 1 tbsp red food coloring Adjust for desired color
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Pure is best
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp white vinegar For reaction with baking soda
- 1 tsp salt Enhances flavor
- 8 oz cream cheese Softened
- 1 cup butter Softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Mix in buttermilk, vanilla, food coloring, and vinegar until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cupcakes cool, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Serve with a drizzle of chocolate sauce for extra flair!
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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