Deliciously moist and vibrant red velvet cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting.
Author:Olivia Clara
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:22 minutes
Total Time:42 minutes
Yield:12 cupcakes 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
In another bowl, mix the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
For a richer flavor, let the cupcakes sit overnight before serving.