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Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes

by Nabeela Kauser
Sink your teeth into the mysterious allure of red velvet cupcakes. A visual and gastronomic delight, these cupcakes have all the ingredients for a sweet revelation.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Baking, Dessert
Cuisine American, British, Western
Servings 12 Cupcakes
Calories 286 kcal

Ingredients

  • 150 g Plain Flour
  • 150 g Sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 60 ml Oil Neutral-flavoured
  • 1 large Egg
  • 120 ml Buttermilk
  • 1-2 tsp Red Food Colouring Adjust to your preference

For Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 150 g Cream Cheese Softened
  • 75 g Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 150 g Icing Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to combine.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, egg, buttermilk, and red food colouring until well combined.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth and there are no lumps.
  • Divide the batter equally among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a cupcake comes out clean.
  • Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the frosting is well combined and fluffy.
  • Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.
  • You can decorate the cupcakes with additional red velvet crumbs or any other decorations you prefer.
  • Enjoy your homemade Red Velvet Cupcakes!

Notes

Make sure to use metric measurements for accuracy.
Adjust the amount of red food colouring to achieve your desired shade of red.
You can store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 54mgFibre: 0.4gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 363IUVitamin D: 0.3µgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cake, Cupcakes, Food, Party Food, Recipe, Red Velvet Cupcakes
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