Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Deliciously moist red velvet cupcakes topped with rich cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and vegetable oil until well blended.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cocoa powder, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla until a paste forms, then mix into the wet ingredients.
- Now alternately add the buttermilk and dry ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter, adding powdered sugar until smooth.
Notes
For best results, store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IU
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