Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
These Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful treat that combines a rich chocolatey flavor with fluffy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cups 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 cups 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cups 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature Ensure it's at room temperature.
- 2 large 2 large eggs, room temperature Ensure they are at room temperature.
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons red food coloring Use gel food coloring for best results.
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until fully integrated.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix, or your cupcakes might turn out dense.
- Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- While the cupcakes cool, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully incorporated.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe or spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top of each cupcake.
Serving
- Share these delicious treats with family and friends, or keep them all to yourself!
Notes
For best results, make sure your ingredients are at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days, or freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to three months.