Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Cream Cheese Frosting
Method
Preparation of Cupcakes
- 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 all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well until combined.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until smooth.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Fill Cupcake Liners
Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparation of Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8
Beat Cream Cheese and Butter
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
- 10
Frost Cupcakes
Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use a piping bag or a spatula to frost the cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
