3.7 from 18 votes
The BEST Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
These red velvet cupcakes are perfectly moist cake with the most beautiful and deep red color. They are topped with classic cream cheese frosting, and once you eat one, you will agree that these are the best!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 302 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon liquid red food coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 4 Ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon milk plus more if needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray a muffin pan with pan spray and line with cupcake liners and set aside.
- In a medium bowl sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and baking powder. Add the sugar and salt to the flour mixture and whisk thoroughly. Set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together the buttermilk, oil, egg, vinegar, vanilla and red food coloring until well combined. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners until they are filled 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, just until the centers of the cupcakes are set and spring back when gently pressed on. Let cool completely before frosting.
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Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a large bowl, mix together butter, cream cheese, salt and vanilla until smooth. Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. If frosting is too thick, add a little milk. If you are planning to pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes, you want it thick enough to hold its shape.
Notes
- Updated on January 27, 2023
- Originally Posted on February 3, 2017
Nutrition Information
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
174mg
(7%)
Potassium
87mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
409IU
(8%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 409IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.