Description
Experience the enchanting flavors of Irresistible Festive Red Velvet Cupcakes, perfect for any celebration or get-together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- a few drops Red Food Coloring
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and frost cooled cupcakes.
- Optionally decorate with festive sprinkles.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality cocoa for the best flavor.
- Substitute buttermilk with regular milk mixed with vinegar if needed.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing.
- Choose pure vanilla extract for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg