Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. These cupcakes are a perfect blend of moist, velvety cake and rich, tangy cream cheese icing, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Their vibrant red hue and fluffy texture not only make them visually appealing but also offer a delicious taste that will leave your guests asking for more. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or just because, these cupcakes are sure to impress and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup softened butter
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 egg yolks (divided)
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 3 cups icing sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and oil. Gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in three egg yolks, red food coloring, buttermilk, vinegar, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda together.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting with cream cheese mixture made by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add icing sugar and vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg