Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable shortening; 1 large egg; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk; 1 tablespoon red food coloring; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; Cream Cheese Frosting

Servings: persons

3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Cream Cheese Frosting

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Place 12 paper muffin cup liners in muffin cups. Set aside.
3
Combine granulated sugar and shortening in a bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add egg; beat until creamy.
4
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Combine buttermilk and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Add flour mixture and buttermilk mixture alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture, stirring with a whisk just until smooth. Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups. Bake at 350u00b0 for 16 to 18 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
5
Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons Cream Cheese Frosting over tops of cupcakes.

510

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, 1 large egg, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Red Velvet 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.

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