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Homemade Red Velvet Cupcakes

Moist red velvet cupcakes topped with a swirl of cream cheese frosting.
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Classic Red Velvet Cupcakes with a moist, tender crumb and rich cream cheese frosting. These vibrant red cupcakes have a subtle cocoa flavor and a delightful tang, perfect for any celebration or special occasion.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – provides structure and stability for the cupcakes
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder – adds a hint of chocolate flavor without overwhelming
  • Baking soda – reacts with acidic ingredients for lift and a tender texture
  • Salt – enhances the overall flavor profile
  • Granulated sugar – sweetens and contributes to moistness
  • Unsalted butter – creates a rich, moist crumb
  • Eggs – provide structure and help bind the ingredients together
  • Buttermilk – delivers tangy flavor and moisture, crucial for red velvet texture
  • White vinegar – boosts acidity, deepens red color, and reacts with baking soda
  • Red food coloring – gives cupcakes their iconic red color
  • Vanilla extract – adds depth and balances the cocoa and tangy elements
  • Cream cheese – base of the frosting, providing tangy creaminess
  • Powdered sugar – sweetens and stabilizes the frosting
  • Vanilla extract – complements the cream cheese flavor in the frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in vanilla, buttermilk, food coloring, and vinegar.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined.
  6. Divide batter into liners, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Chill for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fully incorporated.
  11. Mix in vanilla extract and continue beating until light and creamy.
  12. Frost fully cooled cupcakes and serve.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing.
  • Do not overmix once dry ingredients are added to avoid dense texture.
  • Use gel food coloring for a more intense red color without thinning the batter.
  • Let cupcakes cool completely before applying frosting.
  • Frosting can be made in advance and stored in the fridge.

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