Description
Red Velvet Cupcakes are a classic American dessert that combines the subtle flavors of cocoa and buttermilk, topped with cream cheese frosting. The cupcakes are known for their rich, velvety texture and striking red color.
Ingredients
Scale
2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Natural Cocoa Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Buttermilk
1.5 cups Vegetable Oil
2 units Large Eggs
1–2 tablespoons Red Food Coloring
1 teaspoon White Vinegar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two standard muffin tins with paper liners
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until uniform
- In a separate bowl, combine the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract, and whisk until consistent
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until no streaks of flour remai
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clea
- Let the cupcakes cool for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
Ensure that all ingredients, especially buttermilk and eggs, are at room temperature for best results.
Use gel-based food coloring for better color without altering moisture levels.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg