Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 ½ cups sugar; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ¼ cups corn oil (canola and vegetable oil blend); 1 cup buttermilk (at room temperature); 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 (30 ml) bottle red food coloring; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 2 teaspoons spice islands 100% pure bourbon vanilla extract; frosting, for spreading; candy sprinkles; colored sugar sprinkle; candy; fresh berries; chopped nuts

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 ½ cups sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups corn oil (canola and vegetable oil blend)
1 cup buttermilk (at room temperature)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (30 ml) bottle red food coloring
1 teaspoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons spice islands 100% pure bourbon vanilla extract
frosting, for spreading
candy sprinkles
colored sugar sprinkle
candy
fresh berries
chopped nuts

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/180 degrees C. Line 24 muffin cups with baking cups; set aside.
2
Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl of electric mixer.
3
Whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, food colouring, vinegar and vanilla in medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.
4
Add wet ingredients to dry, mixing well, until smooth and thoroughly combined.
5
Distribute cake batter evenly into cups of prepared pans, filling each 2/3 full.
6
Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
7
Cool 8 to 10 minutes in pan.
8
Remove cupcakes from pans; cool completely.
9
Frost and decorate each cupcake as desired.

1131

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted, 1 ½ cups sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 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.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

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