Red Velvet Cupcakes With Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cupcakes With Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cupcakes; 3-3/4 cups cake flour; 1/4 cups cocoa; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder or 1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter; 3/8 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups buttermilk; 3 teaspoons vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/2 ounce red food coloring paste; 2-1/4 cups sugar; 3/4 cups butter; 3 eggs; Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting; 12 ounces or 1-1/2 packages of Philly cream cheese; 1/2 stick butter; 4-5 cups sifted powdered sugar; seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Cupcakes
3-3/4 cups cake flour
1/4 cups cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder or 1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter
3/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
3 teaspoons vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 ounce red food coloring paste
2-1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cups butter
3 eggs
Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
12 ounces or 1-1/2 packages of Philly cream cheese
1/2 stick butter
4-5 cups sifted powdered sugar
seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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CUPCAKES
2
preheat oven to 350u00b0F
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sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder (or cream of tarter), and salt into medium bowl
4
whisk buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and food coloring in small bowl to blend
5
beat sugar and butter in large bowl until well fluffy, 3 minutes
6
add eggs 1 at a time, beating until well blended after each addition, about 30 seconds
7
beat in dry ingredients in 4 additions alternately with buttermilk mixture in 3 additions
8
scoop into cupcake tins
9
bake cupcakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes
10
cool in pans 10 minutes
11
cool completely on racks
12
FROSTING:
13
bring cheese and butter to room temperature by letting it sit out for 1 or 2 hours
14
sift powdered sugar into a bowl or onto parchment
15
beat butter and cheese at medium speed until creamy
16
add 4 cups of the sugar and beat until combined
17
add vanillas and beat until combined
18
add more sugar until you get to the consistency and sweetness you like

1949

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

230

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cupcakes, 3-3/4 cups cake flour, 1/4 cups cocoa, 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Red Velvet Cupcakes With Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting 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 With Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting

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