Description
Red Velvet Cupcakes are a classic American dessert with a rich flavor, complemented by a striking red color and a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are easy to make and delightful to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- Red food coloring (about 1-2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tins with 16 cupcake liners.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine butter with the dry ingredients until it resembles a sandy texture. Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring in another bowl, then gradually add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until fully combined.
- Distribute the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the butter until smooth and fluffy, then add the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and salt. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar until the frosting reaches the desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting, using a piping bag for a decorative touch. Optionally, garnish with cake crumbs or chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For a lighter texture, you can substitute all-purpose flour with cake flour.
- Brown sugar can be used instead of granulated sugar for a more caramel-like flavor.
- If you’re looking for a dairy-free version, use almond or coconut milk instead of buttermilk, and a dairy-free butter alternative.
- For a richer color, feel free to add a little more red food coloring.
- Ensure that the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Cupcakes, Cupcake Recipe, Cream Cheese Frosting, Red Velvet Dessert, Homemade Cupcakes