5 from 33 votes
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Red Velvet Cupcakes are tender and moist cakes with a hint of cocoa and distinctive red color, made with a mix of cake flour, cocoa, sour cream, buttermilk, and red food coloring. They're baked in individual liners and finished with smooth cream cheese frosting, offering a balanced richness and subtle tang. This recipe suits those wanting classic cupcakes with a soft crumb and a creamy topping, ideal for dessert or special occasions.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
24
servings
Calories:
431 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large egg
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 ounce red food coloring
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda into a large bowl and add the salt to it.
- In a stand mixer whisk together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add in the eggs one at a time.
- Whisk in the sour cream, milk, red food coloring and vanilla then add in the flour until just barely mixed in (do not overmix).
- 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.
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Notes
- Use an ice cream scoop for even batter portions to ensure uniform cupcakes.
- Cool cupcakes completely before applying cream cheese frosting to maintain structure.
- Click on the baking times in the method to set kitchen timers for precise baking.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 431
% 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.