Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
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4.7
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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Buttery, velvety and moist, this Red Velvet Cupcakes will be a sure winner this coming Valentine's and it is not all that difficult to make. Once you've tried these red velvet cupcakes, you will understand why it is named so.
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 ounces (½ stick) butter - softened at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup buttermilk (see alternative)
- ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (liquid or gel)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
- Cream Cheese frosting (just make half of the recipe)
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Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, sift in the flour, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix with a whisk or fork until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter using a hand or stand mixer for 2 minutes at high speed. Add sugar and beat for another 2 minutes. Add the egg, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat until no longer lumpy.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until well blended. Add food color while mixing until you've reached the desired red coloring (took me about 2 Tbsp. liquid food color).
- In a small bowl, mix together the baking soda and vinegar and immediately pour into the batter. Mix just several times more.
- Spoon batter into lined cupcake pans, filling about ⅔ of each liner. Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C/340°F for 15-18 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove pan from oven and let the cupcakes cool down a bit before removing them. Let them cool completely before adding the frosting.
- Once the cupcakes are cooled, prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting. Click here for the recipe and just cut all the ingredient measurements in half and it should be enough.
- Transfer the frosting to a pastry bag and frost the cupcakes as desired. You may also just use a spoon and spread the frosting on top of each cupcake.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
29.6g
(10%)
Protein
2.7g
(5%)
Fat
17.9g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7.7g
(39%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
176mg
(7%)
Potassium
58mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
18.6g
(37%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 29.6g | 10% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 5% |
| Fat | 17.9g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7g | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 18.6g | 37% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
21 reviews
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