Irresistible Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe in 18 Minutes
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Delicious red velvet cupcakes with a smooth cream cheese frosting.
- Author: Cole Bennett
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Mix in buttermilk, red food coloring, and vinegar.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
- Adjust food coloring for deeper red color.
- Store frosted cupcakes in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg