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; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 ½ cups sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 ounces red food coloring; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 2 ounces water

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 ounces red food coloring
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon white vinegar
2 ounces water

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Grease 12 cupcake cups or line with paper liners.
3
Cream softened butter and sugar together till fluffy.
4
Add eggs and blend well.
5
In a small bowl combine cocoa and food coloring and stir.
6
Once you have thick paste then add to mixture.
7
Sift salt and flour together into mixture.
8
Add vanilla, buttermilk, and water to mixture.
9
In separate small bowl combine vinegar and baking soda.
10
Fold into cake mixture.
11
Pour mixture into cupcake cups.
12
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until a wood toothpick inserted into middle of cupcake comes out clean.
13
Let cool for 10 minutes.
14
Then turn out onto rack and let finish cooling.
15
Frost with cream cheese frosting.

1271

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 ½ cups sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 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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