Most Amazing Red Velvet Cupcakes
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Most Amazing Red Velvet Cupcakes
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The Most Amazing Red Velvet Cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and topped off with velvety ermine frosting for the perfect Red Velvet Cupcake you’ve been dreaming of!
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Ingredients
Red Velvet Cupcakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (up to 1/4 cup)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2/3 cup warm water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Red food coloring 1 fluid ounce
Ermine Icing
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- pinch salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Red Velvet Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two muffin tins with cupcake liners, for 24 cupcakes.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/3 cup cornstarch, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt until combined and there are no streaks.
- Add 3 large eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, 2/3 cup warm water, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar, and 2 tablespoons red food coloring. Use a hand mixer to beat on a medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl to make sure everything got mixed in.
- Use a spoon to fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full.
- Bake in the center rack of the preheated 350℉ oven for 20 to 22 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from tins and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Ermine Icing
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and pinch salt over low heat. Cook for 2 minutes, while whisking constantly. Slowly whisk in 2 cups whole milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook until thickened into a pudding-like consistency, about 1 minute, and then remove from heat.
- Pour into a bowl and place plastic wrap directly on top of the mixture so no skin forms. Refrigerate until completely cool, about 2 hours.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to whip 2 cups unsalted butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Spoon the cooked milk mixture into the butter 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, mixing well with the hand mixer between each addition. Once all the milk mixture has been added in, beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and continue beating until the frosting is thick and creamy and everything is well mixed, about 2 minutes.
- Frost completely cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- COLOR NOTE: If you want a brighter red color, use only 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder. If you want a better flavor, use up to 1/4 cup. You'll simply have much deeper brown notes to your red cake.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cupcake
Calories
369kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
221mg
(9%)
Potassium
92mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
560IU
(11%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cupcake | |
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 221mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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24 reviews
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