Description
Indulge in the delightful decadence of Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cupcakes. These soft and moist treats feature a rich cocoa flavor harmonized with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for impressing loved ones or enjoying a sweet moment of self-care, these cupcakes are sure to steal hearts and satisfy cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until desired consistency is reached.
- Once cupcakes are cool, frost generously and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg