5 from 6 votes
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Sink your teeth into the mysterious allure of red velvet cupcakes. A visual and gastronomic delight, these cupcakes have all the ingredients for a sweet revelation.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
12
Cupcakes
Calories:
286 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
European, American, British
Ingredients
- 150 g plain flour
- 150 g sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vinegar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 60 ml neutral cooking oil Neutral-flavoured, generic cooking oil
- 1 large egg
- 120 ml buttermilk
- 1-2 tsp red food colouring Adjust to your preference
For Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 150 g cream cheese Softened
- 75 g butter Softened, unsalted
- 150 g icing sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to combine.
- In another bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, egg, buttermilk, and red food colouring until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth and there are no lumps.
- Divide the batter equally among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the frosting is well combined and fluffy.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.
- You can decorate the cupcakes with additional red velvet crumbs or any other decorations you prefer.
- Enjoy your homemade Red Velvet Cupcakes!
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Notes
- Make sure to use metric measurements for accuracy.
- Adjust the amount of red food colouring to achieve your desired shade of red.
- You can store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days.
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
217mg
(9%)
Potassium
54mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
363IU
(7%)
Vitamin D
0.3µg
(2%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 217mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 363IU | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.