Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 self-rising flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon red food coloring; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; Frosting:; 2 8 ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (6 ounces)

Servings: persons

1 3/4 self-rising flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon red food coloring
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Frosting:
2 8 ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (6 ounces)

1
Preheat over to 350 degrees. Line 18 muffin cups with liners. Sift flour and cocoa into small bowl. Using electric mixer, beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and 3/4 cup butter in large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then red food coloring and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients in 3 additions alternately with 2/3 cup buttermilk in 2 additions. Make well in center; pour in remaining 1/3 cup butter, vinegar and baking soda. When bubbles form, stir into batter.
2
Divide batter equally among cupcakes. Bake until tester inserted into center come out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; transfer to rack and cool completely.
3
Frosting: Beat cream cheese, remaining 1/4 cup butter and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla in medium bowl until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar; fold in 1 cup coconut. Spread frosting on cupcakes, leaving 1/2 inch plain border; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup coconut.

1699

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

160

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 self-rising flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, 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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