Red Velvet Cupcakes
Tender, moist red velvet cupcakes with a subtle cocoa flavor topped with swirls of tangy cream cheese frosting. A Southern classic in miniature.
15 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
12
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
For the frosting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined.
Tip: The vinegar reacts with baking soda to give the cupcakes an extra-tender crumb. Don't leave it out.
Fill liners 2/3 full. Bake 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until fluffy and smooth. Pipe or spread frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition per Serving
300kcal
Calories
4g
Protein
40g
Carbs
14g
Fat
0g
Fiber
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