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Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

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Red Velvet Cupcakes deliver iconic crimson cocoa crumb with subtle chocolate tang and velvety tenderness. Classic cream cheese frosting swirls create perfect Valentine’s Day presentation while moist texture stays fresh for days. Ultimate romantic dessert for celebrations, cookie swaps, and Pinterest boards craving that signature Southern red velvet magic.

Ingredients

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  • Red Velvet Cupcakes:
  • 1⅓ cups cake flour (spooned)
  • 2 tbsp natural cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (room temp)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temp)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • ⅔ cup buttermilk (room temp)
  • 1–2 tbsp red gel food coloring (or 2 tbsp liquid)
  • Classic Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp heavy cream

 

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven 350°F. Line 12 standard cupcake tins with liners.
  • 2. Whisk cake flour + cocoa + baking powder + soda + salt. Set aside.
  • 3. Beat butter + sugar 2 mins pale. Add egg + oil + vanilla + vinegar.
  • 4. Mix red coloring into buttermilk.
  • 5. Alternate dry/wet into butter mixture (⅓ dry, ½ buttermilk). Scrape bowl.
  • 6. Divide batter evenly. Bake 18-22 mins until springy, toothpick clean.
  • 7. Cool tins 5 mins. Wire rack completely.
  • 8. Frosting: Beat cream cheese + butter smooth. Gradual powdered sugar + vanilla + cream to pipeable peaks.
  • 9. Pipe generous swirls. Garnish red sprinkles or chocolate hearts.

Notes

  • Cake flour = signature tender velvety crumb.
  • Gel coloring > liquid = no flavor/taste impact.
  • Vinegar + soda = authentic tenderizing reaction.
  • Room temp everything = emulsion perfection.
  • Full-fat cream cheese = frosting stability.
  • Chill piped cupcakes = travel-friendly transport.
  • Storage: Airtight fridge 5 days perfect.
  • Freeze unfrosted 2 months flawless.
  • Valentine’s upgrade: Red velvet crumbs sprinkle.
  • Scale up: Double yields 24 standard cupcakes.

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