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Delicious red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting on a decorative plate
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Red Velvet Cupcakes

Delightful Red Velvet Cupcakes that are soft, moist, and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, making them perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Cream Cheese Frosting, Cupcakes, Easy Desserts, Red Velvet
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 200kcal

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk Room temperature
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 batch cream cheese frosting For topping

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk until well incorporated.
  • In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until smoothly blended.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with the batter.

Baking

  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Don't skip the vinegar as it helps create a tender cake crumb.