Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These Red Velvet Cupcakes are the perfect combination of indulgent flavors and beautiful presentation. The moist, fluffy red velvet cake paired with smooth and tangy cream cheese frosting makes for a dessert that’s both visually stunning and absolutely irresistible.

  1. Ingredients:
    • For the Cupcakes:
    • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
    • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
    • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
    • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 3-4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch of salt

Directions:

  1. Make the Cupcakes:
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
    • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
    • Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
    • Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.
    • Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
    • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
    • Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.
    • Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, and beat for an additional minute until fluffy.
    • Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | Kcal: 310 kcal | Servings: 12 cupcakes

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