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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Red Velvet Cupcakes are irresistibly moist and topped with creamy, tangy frosting. Perfect for any celebration or a sweet indulgence!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa (not Dutch processed)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups canola oil
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 ounces red food coloring
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Cupcake pans
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack
  • Piping Bags and Tips

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Cupcake Pans. Line your cupcake pans with paper liners.
  3. Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  4. Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients. In another bowl, combine canola oil and sugar, beat with an electric mixer. Add eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
  5. Step 5: Incorporate Buttermilk. Gradually add buttermilk into the wet mixture, alternating with dry ingredients.
  6. Step 6: Activate the Baking Soda. Combine baking soda and white vinegar, fold into the batter.
  7. Step 7: Fill the Cupcake Liners. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
  8. Step 8: Bake. Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Step 9: Cool the Cupcakes. Allow them to cool in the pans for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  10. Step 10: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting. Beat together cream cheese and butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  11. Step 11: Frost the Cupcakes. Use a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip to frost each cupcake generously.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results.
  • Don’t skip the sifting step for the dry ingredients; it makes a difference in texture.
  • If you want an extra touch, sprinkle some cocoa powder or red sprinkles on top of the frosting for decoration.