Red Velvet Cupcakes: The Best Cream Cheese Frosting Treat
Delicious red velvet cupcakes topped with rich cream cheese frosting.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 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
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
- Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of almond extract to the frosting.
- Always use room temperature ingredients for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Cupcakes, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert