Description
These fluffy Red Velvet Cupcakes are moist, tender, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. A classic family favorite that is perfect for celebrations or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (Sifted)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (For mild chocolate flavor)
- 3/4 tsp baking soda (Leavening agent)
- 1/4 tsp salt (Flavor enhancer)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (Sweetener)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (Keeps cake moist)
- 1 large egg (Room temperature)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (Room temperature)
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (Liquid or gel)
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar (For texture)
- 8 oz cream cheese (Softened block style)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (Softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (Sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
- Whisk sugar, oil, egg, buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring in a large bowl.
- Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently until just combined.
- Fill liners 2/3 full and bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Beat cream cheese and butter, then add powdered sugar to make the frosting.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with crumbs from one crumbled cupcake.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg