Incredible Red Velvet Cupcakes
Deliciously moist red velvet cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the sugar, oil, and buttermilk until well combined.
- Add the eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting by creaming together the butter and cream cheese.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle with chocolate shavings or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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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