Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe
Indulge in our moist red velvet cupcake, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting for the perfect sweet treat.
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Ingredients
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Cupcake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Fill Cupcake Liners
Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool
Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
