Red Velvet Cupcakes

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5.0

33 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    24 servings

  • Calories

    431 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes are soft and moist with an incredible red color, made with sour cream and buttermilk, and ready in under 45 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 ounce red food color
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Cream Cheese frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda into a large bowl and add the salt to it.
  3. In a stand mixer whisk together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add in the eggs one at a time.
  4. Whisk in the sour cream, milk, red food coloring and vanilla then add in the flour until just barely mixed in (do not overmix).
  5. Scoop with an ice cream scoop into cupcake liners, 3/4 full and bake for 18-20 minutes, let cool completely and ice with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 238mg (10%) Potassium 127mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 690IU (14%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 431kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 238mg 10%
Potassium 127mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 690IU 14%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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