Festive Deep Red Velvet Christmas Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Festive Deep Red Velvet Christmas Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix; 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa; 5 large eggs; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 (3/4 ounce) bottle decorating paste red food coloring; 1/2 cup butter; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 3 cups confectioner's powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon decorating paste green food coloring; 6 tablespoons white sanding sugar; 6 tablespoons red sanding sugar

Servings: persons

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
5 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 (3/4 ounce) bottle decorating paste red food coloring
1/2 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
3 cups confectioner's powdered sugar
1 teaspoon decorating paste green food coloring
6 tablespoons white sanding sugar
6 tablespoons red sanding sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Line a 12 count muffin pan and a 6 count muffin pan with silver foil liners, for a total of 18 large cupcakes.
3
In a large mixing bowl, electrically beat cake mix, cocoa, eggs, oil, buttermilk and red decorating paste for about 4 minutes.
4
Pour batter evenly between the cupcakes until about two-thirds full.
5
Bake 19-24 minutes or until toothpick comes up clean from center.
6
Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
7
Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.
8
Microwave cream cheese and butter for around 15 seconds to bring to room temperature.
9
Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla and the whipping cream for about 3 minutes until fluffy.
10
Add confectioner's sugar and beat until desired consistency is reached.
11
Frost 9 of the 18 cupcakes with 1/2 of this white frosting.
12
Sprinkle white frosted cupcakes with red sanding sugar.
13
In the remaining 1/2 frosting, add green decorating paste and beat until blended.
14
Frost the remaining 9 cupcakes with this green frosting.
15
Sprinkle green frosted cupcakes with white sanding sugar.

1725

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix, 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa, 5 large eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Festive Deep Red Velvet Christmas Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Festive Deep Red Velvet Christmas Cupcakes

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Variations & substitutions

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