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Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Indulge in these delightful Red Velvet Cupcakes, rich in flavor and color, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Sweets & Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk substitute with milk mixed with vinegar
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring gel is recommended
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 large eggs
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Cupcake liners

Method
 

Cupcake Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Blend the wet ingredients: vegetable oil, granulated sugar, eggs, buttermilk, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
  4. Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually; stir until just combined.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 20-22 minutes.
  6. Cool completely before frosting. To make the cream cheese frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  7. Optionally, sprinkle cocoa powder on top of the frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, accurately measure ingredients and avoid overmixing to prevent dense cupcakes.

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