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The BEST Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

These red velvet cupcakes are perfectly moist cake with the most beautiful and deep red color. They are topped with classic cream cheese frosting, and once you eat one, you will agree that these are the best!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: red velvet cupcakes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon liquid red food coloring

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 4 Ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon Milk plus more if needed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray a muffin pan with pan spray and line with cupcake liners and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and baking powder. Add the sugar and salt to the flour mixture and whisk thoroughly. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the buttermilk, oil, egg, vinegar, vanilla and red food coloring until well combined. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  • Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners until they are filled 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, just until the centers of the cupcakes are set and spring back when gently pressed on. Let cool completely before frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • In a large bowl, mix together butter, cream cheese, salt and vanilla until smooth. Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. If frosting is too thick, add a little milk. If you are planning to pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes, you want it thick enough to hold its shape.

Notes

Updated on January 27, 2023
Originally Posted on February 3, 2017‏

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

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